Urbanism
The modernist dream: How a housing experiment in Vienna became a lasting community
Vienna’s 1930s Werkbund estate had lofty goals to create a ‘new culture of living’ but many homes failed to sell. Almost a century on, the residences are in-demand addresses that have a modern relevance.
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A tour of Saint-Étienne, a French city betting that design can succeed where industry failed
Once a hub of arms manufacture and coal mining, Saint-Étienne is betting on creative industries to secure its future. We visit its design quarter to meet the people leading the transformation.
Meet the artisans fighting to save Florence’s historic craft economy against the tide of mass tourism
Influences old and new are spurring fresh creativity in Italy. We visit Florence’s Oltrarno district, where historic workshops and a new wave of designers are sharing the same streets.
Japanese craftsmanship finds a new stage in Kyoto’s Nishijin neighbourhood
The city’s historical craft district is blooming into a creative conclave, with a new generation of artisans, architects and retailers setting up alongside its textile makers.
‘Every country in the world has a Wrexham’: Ryan Reynolds tells Tyler Brûlé what makes a liveable city
On stage at Livex Abu Dhabi, the actor considers what it takes to make a place transform from void to vibrant.
Dispatch from New Delhi: Monocle in conversation with leaders in aerospace, energy and engineering
Monocle joined Hitachi Energy to discuss how infrastructure and innovation are driving progress in India and across the world.
The secret to a long, purposeful life might be to delete the word ‘retire’ from our vocabulary
At the start of this year my brother-in-law, Phil, placed a bet with our dog Macy. I allowed this to proceed knowing that our dog had no cash of her own, so could lose…
After decades of failure, are North America’s pedestrian malls on the road to success?
In the late 20th century, pedestrianisation was seen as a desperate attempt to save shopping. Fifty years later, it’s becoming a smart way to bring back urban community spirit.
‘Abu Dhabi will always surprise you.’ Mohammed Ali al Shorafa, Department of Municipalities and Transport chairman, sets out the city’s ambition
At the UAE’s inaugural Livex, Al Shorafa explains how he wants the emirate to become the world’s most liveable destination.
From no-man’s land to vibrant neighbourhood, Canada’s Chilliwack has a new lease on new life
The siblings behind real estate and construction company Algra Bros Developments Ltd are betting on walkable streets, independent businesses and good design to revive a struggling downtown.
Auckland’s City Rail Link is putting the city on the right track for urban renewal
Long dismissed as a cultural wasteland, the City of Sails is seeking to switch up its reputation with the opening of a major new rail link.
