Andrew Mueller
Our annual overview of present and future pioneers in commerce, infrastructure and civil society
This year including news of the European nation getting sleeper trains back on track, the ride-hailing platform that’s expanding across Southeast Asia, and the man charged with refurnishing Notre-Dame cathedral.
The Opener
Protest music in Iceland, the UK talks turkey and why some authors get cabin fever.
What’s The Big Idea?
We profile some of the brightest founders and firms that have identified new markets and revenue streams. Plus, how to build a charming co-working space, the perfect office chair and more.
Affairs
The stories you should be paying attention to – and the ones you might have missed.
Defence
The US Navy’s new therapy dog, the benefits of claiming neutrality and the Indian diplomat with Hollywood appeal.
Say it with flowers
The Japanese garden kickstarting global peace talks, working from home in Barbados and why Russia’s isolation on the world stage is a conscious choice.
The Opener
Monocle has a network of correspondents in cities around the world. Our brief dispatches include good news for pedestrians in Bangkok, a smart hotel in Tokyo and transformed spaces in Los Angeles.
Hit your stride
We hope that these diverse ideas might inspire you to be ambitious, be serious about having fun – and to get out there, put your best foot forward and go for it.
Bright ideas, big cities
From rising rents to loneliness, five writers discuss Ed Stocker /the challenges facing modern urban areas – and explore the innovative solutions that are required.
Vienna exports its urban playbook as Busan, Honolulu and Vilnius remake themselves
Maria Vassilakou, Vienna’s former deputy mayor, crosses Mariahilferstrasse, the road she transformed from traffic‑clogged chaos into a pedestrian boulevard. The campaign reshaped urban life and elevated her into political stardom.
