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25 June 2015

Episode 193

28 minutes

As Monocle’s Quality of Life survey hits the newsstands, we take a look at what’s making our cities tick. How is Tokyo at the forefront of an urban-garden revolution and how does Vienna aim to create a major business hub? Plus: we discuss what metrics we will have next year and chat with Lord Mayor of Melbourne Robert Doyle about the cultural boom of his city.

25 June 2015

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Chapter 1

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Chapter 1

Green spaces in Tokyo

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There are many reasons why Tokyo ranked number one in our Quality of Life survey, including the way in which green spaces are incorporated into the high-rise metropolis. Monocle’s Tokyo bureau chief Fiona Wilson and Asia editor at large Kenji Hall visit one of these rooftop gardens to tell us more.

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Entrepreneurial life in Vienna

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The Austrian capital is fast becoming a major business hub, with both domestic and international entrepreneurs setting up shop. Our Vienna correspondent Alexei Korolyov brings us this report.

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What makes a city liveable?

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Monocle’s editor Andrew Tuck and executive editor Steve Bloomfield break down our Quality of Life survey and explain how cities should be stepping up their game, from independent bookshops to the price of a glass of wine.

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Hong Kong’s MTR

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Hong Kong keeps rising in our Quality of Life survey and one of the key reasons for that this year has been the upgrades to city’s transport system. We find out how the expansion of the Mass Transit Railway made access to western neighbourhoods much easier.

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Culture and good coffee in Melbourne

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From its booming cultural scene to its great architecture and constant aroma of coffee, Melbourne is easily one of the world’s most liveable cities. Monocle producer Carlota Rebelo speaks with the lord mayor of Melbourne, Robert Doyle, to find out how Melbourne stands out from the crowd.

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