Quality of Life
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Local authority
Be it Brazil or Beirut, effective urban regeneration needs ideas from residents who understand their city’s problems and potential. Here’s a global line-up of innovative citizen initiatives.
The opener
We swig Vienna’s wonderful water and find out why ditching the car has made one writer a joyrider. Plus: Vancouver’s mini libraries, Latin American litter pickers and Berlin’s barbecues.
Park life
City dwellers are turning to the pleasures of the natural world as an antidote to urban stress. We uncover the green shoots of renewal in Paris, Munich and Beirut.
Editor’s letter
In stormy times, a crisis presents an opportunity to set a new course. Considering a move to Zürich, Hamburg or Fukuoka? Our editor weighs up the possibilities for a better quality of life.
Shop, read, listen
Folksy plates, charming ceramics and the sharpest of knives, plus a rooftop escape, the best in books and the tastiest tipples for your drinks cabinet.
Made with care
Got a civic project that not only needs to look smart but also have people’s best interests at heart? You need a Dutch architect.
The city that shines
Home to visionary entrepreneurs and world-class architecture, this ambitious Australian city has earned a global reputation for business, tourism and education while boasting a laidback culture and high quality of life.
Ride the wave
Meet the sun-kissed labels whose enticing summer vibes run through every eye-catching fibre, whatever the weather.
Editor’s letter
Our editor in chief on the name of our London HQ, the appeal of its neighbouring park and the enduring power of quality of life.
Where to live well
Who’s up? Who’s down? Who’s in? Who’s out? Our 11th annual Quality of Life Survey identifies the cities with all the answers when it comes to liveability.
