Peter Hoffman
Design
Return to splendour
Chicago’s venerable architectural history has been in danger of weighing heavy on the city’s current crop of architects but now new buildings – and the regeneration of existing ones – are strengthening social foundations.
Urbanism
Good business
In the Chicago neighbourhood of Pilsen resides a community that is embracing the virtues of creativity, co-operation and commercial nous.
Food & Drink
Called to the bar
Liveable cities know the value of quality nightlife — and that doesn't mean closing at 23.00. We tracked down welcoming establishments for a good drink at 01.00 in the morning.
Culture
Voice of the people
Every city has a local media star who is part of its fabric. Content with staying on home turf, they become an institution, explaining their metropolis to a loyal public.
