Fred Lahache
Parks, housing and keeping young people around: Five mayors on the future of their cities
Monocle spoke with mayors from Finland, Portugal, Italy and London at Mipim about the challenges facing their constituents and the projects they’re working on to improve urban living conditions.
Lisbon mayor Carlos Moedas on urban regeneration, the city’s soul and where he gets his ‘pastel de nata’
As Lisbon’s global profile rises, so does the pressures on its housing, infrastructure and public spaces. At Mipim 2026, mayor Carlos Moedas outlines his strategy for keeping the Portuguese capital welcoming and liveable.
10 takeaways from Mipim 2026: The ideas, projects and robot homes that everyone was talking about
The world’s biggest real-estate gathering returned to Cannes with ambitious ideas for developments from Baghdad to the Black Sea. These were the ideas, people and projects shaping the conversation at Mipim 2026.
How Macon & Lesquoy playfully deliver the art of the perfect brooch
The addition of a badge or brooch can underpin a good look, giving it a unique character – as the work of accessories atelier Macon & Lesquoy shows.
Mipim, the property industry’s annual meet-up, is finally breaking new ground
We speak to eight mayors, developers and architects transforming built environments, from rethinking building materials to finding smart solutions to climate change.
Not changing tack
Modern technology has little place at Rivierre, France’s last working nail factory. Workers here have faith in traditional ways – and their century-old machines.
