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Chiara Goia

Urbanism

Southern Promise

After decades of neglect, Italy’s south is getting the attention it deserves. Young entrepreneurs are returning, bringing drive, talent and drawing long overdue investment to their birthplaces.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 11 min read
Southern Promise
Entrepreneurialism

Upwardly mobile

Don’t rule out lesser-celebrated cities for your business. Though the capital of Piedmont might have lain in Milan's shadow, it is now proving to be a bright spot for entrepreneurs.

  • The Entrepreneurs #4
  • 5 min read
Upwardly mobile
Business

True colour

Turin's Green Pea mall challenges conventional retail with energy-generating floors, storm-salvaged timber and 88 per cent renewable power in an ambitious sustainability experiment.

  • Issue #141
  • 7 min read
True colour
Business

Home from home

While many corporations remain faceless and sterile, coffee giant Lavazza has built an elegant workspace that inspires its staff and Turin’s community.

  • Issue #132
  • 9 min read
Home from home
Affairs

Past Life

The West Bengali city is at a crossroads. On the one hand Kolkata wants to re-establish the look and feel of its Raj glory days. On the other, it wants to brand itself as…

  • Film
  • 2 min watch
taxi in West Bengali

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