Alex Fradkin
Flying in style
Once the world’s largest and most stylish airport, Gander International in Canada mingled locals with celebrities. Today it battles to hold on to its glamorous reputation – and its passenger numbers.
Modern times
Deep in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico’s El Monte condominium is a slice of US-style modernism. To its residents, it’s not simply a home but a thoughtful experiment in how to live.
Fogo Island — Part 1: Entrepreneurship
With a population of just 2,400 Fogo Island, off the coast of Newfoundland, is an inspiring example of how rural communities can be brought back to life. In the first film of our two-part…
Expo 63: Heads above water
After the demise of its cod-fishing industry, Fogo Island looked to be in trouble. The tide is turning on its fortunes today thanks to a lifeline of cultural projects, a new hotel and jobs.
Make, do and vend
San Francisco may be small in size, but it has always had big ambition. Now it’s leading the way by putting small manufacturers and retailers at the heart of its urban agenda.
