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Urbanism

Little by little

Think you need a metropolis for big ideas? Not so. These compact cities make up for their size with entrepreneurial flair. We meet the folk whose ideas have taken root in smaller cities.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 10 min read
Little by little
Entrepreneurialism

Banking on it

From investing exclusively in ethical causes to helping small businesses access emergency funds, these three socially conscious lenders are helping businesses to succeed with a human touch.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 5 min read
Portrait of a man in a grey suit and dark tie holding a document at a desk in an office setting.
Culture

Forward thinkers

How are industries changing? We ask five forward thinkers for their predictions, from the future of convivial restaurant spaces to the need for bricks-and-mortar offices for start-ups and the growth of private media.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 15 min read
Jeremy King, restaurateur and co-founder of Corbin & King, seated at a desk in an elegantly designed interior with black paneling and gold trim.
Entrepreneurialism

Sunny outlook

How have businesses weathered changes in the way we shop, eat and work? We meet the smart souls who have rebranded and thrived as our world evolves, making a difference to their communities.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 31 min read
Sunny outlook
Manufacturing

On a roll

Denim production once defined US textile manufacturing but a focus on quantity over quality nearly snuffed it out. Now Vidalia Mills is bucking the fast-fashion trend.

  • Issue #136
  • 4 min read
Collection of vintage denim patches and fabric samples arranged on dark background
Design

Going for gold

The International Olympic Committee’s HQ is on top of the podium when it comes to office design.

  • Issue #136
  • 7 min read
The iconic Olympic rings in blue, yellow, black, green and red displayed outside a modern glass building
Technology

On the right track?

Where's my parcel? How far have I run? Where have I been? The desire to track and trace everything is booming. But have we become slaves to these apps and devices?

  • Issue #136
  • 9 min read
Illustration of people on a street with various tracking activities including fitness monitoring and surveillance
Business

Good spot

Even in a suppressed economy, opportunity is everywhere. We meet the residents of Nicosia who are forging their own path and highlight cities on the up.

  • Issue #136
  • 14 min read
Good spot

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