Nic Monisse
Concrete jungles
As urbanites the world over seek to nurture a little nature in their cities, we travel to Singapore, Copenhagen and Beirut to visit three projects with rewilding at their heart.
Building societies
From filling city skylines with farmland to rolling out comfortable flat-pack homes, here are 10 visionary schemes that could transform how our urban environments take shape.
Change for good
Big improvements can often come from small adjustments to our behaviour. So how can we ensure that we do things better? We asked 20 thinkers for their take.
Cities
Los Angeles transforms its river, Helsinki goes deep for its heating and Prague’s tram lines go green.
Civic pride
Maverick mayors and plucky planners are springing into action to make their cities greener and cleaner – and prepare them for the big bounce back.
Order of merit?
From Zürich's pricey bin bags to Japan's anti-splash driving laws, these municipal regulations prove that thoughtful governance can nudge citizens toward better behaviour without heavy-handed enforcement.
The opener
An intercontinental array of bulletins bringing you up to speed on Israel’s pop charts, the changing face of suburbia and underwear to massage your bottom.
Own it
Commissioning an artwork gives you a chance to be part of the creative process, as well as the thrill of not quite knowing what the result will be.
Lighten your load
An e-bicycle that successfully combines good looks and a smooth ride with the strength to handle ample cargo, Benno Bikes’ Remidemi model is the wheel deal.
Street value
Keen to spark improvements in your immediate area? Here are some simple strategies for making your neighbourhood a pleasing place.
