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Indian urbanisation and mass timber in the UK
We explore the unique challenges India faces as its cities grow and we investigate how mass-timber construction is gaining momentum in the UK.
The Monocle Quality of Life Conference 2023
We bring you exclusive interviews and highlights from the latest edition of the Monocle Quality of Life conference, which took place in Munich.
Spotlight on Munich
To mark Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference in Munich, we explore the best urban happenings in the city from experiments in pedestrianisation to regeneration projects.
Switzerland’s ‘Badenfahrt’
Every ten years Switzerland builds a city within a city for ‘Badenfahrt’, the largest urban festival in the country. Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, it’s more spectacular than ever and we tagged along…
USA in focus
We cast our eyes across to the US to review some recent urbanism stories that have caught our attention.
On-campus arts districts and urban biomimicry
We investigate a new trend at universities in the US as they begin to devote parts of their campuses to arts and culture. We also find out what city planners can learn from nature…
Health and heat resilience
We explore how the design of healthcare facilities can have an impact on public wellbeing and we speak to Asia’s first chief heat officer about how building better heat resilience is essential in our…
Biodiversity in the city
How important are flora and fauna to a flourishing city? We investigate the merits of encouraging an urban insect population, the benefits of wildlife sanctuaries in city limits and we visit a turtle rehabilitation…
Urban neighbours and mid-sized cities
We find out what major urban centres can learn from their smaller siblings. Plus, why two neighbouring cities have never merged despite their close proximity.
Summer book club, part 2
It’s part two of our summer meeting of The Urbanist book club, in which we examine how cities could be the solution to society’s biggest challenges. Plus, we discuss the changing face of retail…
