The Urbanist
Monocle’s guide to better cities. Explore urban innovation, cutting-edge infrastructure, and compact living with insights from planners, architects, and city leaders.
Latest Episodes
‘The Urbanist’: 10 years
Monocle 24 marks 10 years of broadcasting this week and to celebrate we are looking back at the last 10 years of urbanism, speaking to a few old friends and discussing what the next decade has in store.
Far-flung stories
We look well beyond our London HQ to explore some urbanism stories from the farthest reaches of the globe.
The Monocle Quality of Life Conference in Athens
We highlight some key urbanism takeaways from this year’s edition of the Monocle Quality of Life Conference in the Greek capital.
Placemaking, biodiversity and diplomacy
We bring you a bundle of reports from the past few days, including the London Design Festival, Expo Prado in Montevideo, New York hosting world leaders and the Al Fay Park in Abu Dhabi.
Olympic legacies
Just how important is the Olympic legacy for the built environment? We assess how Tokyo 2020 has affected the city itself, look ahead to Paris 2024 and examine Rio 2016 too.
Urban agriculture
We get better acquainted with the land as we assess how urban agriculture can lead to a healthier, happier and more sustainable future for city dwellers.
The Urbanist book club
The Urbanist book club delves into Tom Chesshyre’s ‘Park Life’, which explores the world’s public spaces. Plus, we discuss ‘Survival of the City’ by David Cutler and Edward Glaeser, a book on the lessons of the recent lockdowns.
Get smart
We explore the smart city to find out how the world of data can contribute to a more personalised experience, and a better quality of life in the places that we call home.
Berlin Questions: In discussion with city leaders
We speak to some of the leading public officials present at the recent Berlin Questions conference about how their cities have fared in the past 18 months.
Rebirth of public art
We look at how public art can contribute to a rebirth for cities and create more welcoming public spaces. Is there a better way to ensure that your city remains vibrant than by integrating art with the built environment?
