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 public realm
As some countries start to relax restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic, we assess how our view of the public realm has changed – and how it might look in the future.
Big interview: Jan Gehl
Andrew Tuck brings you a special interview with Jan Gehl, perhaps the world’s best-known urban designer. Now 83, he’s waiting this pandemic out while isolating at home, enjoying spring from his garden. Sometimes all you need to steady your outlook is someone with a longer vision than yourself.
New normal
As cities rapidly adapt to the new realities of coronavirus, we continue to unpack the impact of those changes on urban living.
In praise of our cities
We ask our housebound editors and correspondents across the globe to reflect on what they cherish about the places in which they live and to pen a love letter to their cities.
All in it together
We continue looking at how coronavirus is affecting cities around the world. Monocle editor Andrew Tuck brings you stories of perseverance and kindness, good neighbours and good companies – all helping us weather the storm.
Coronavirus and the climate
More than a quarter of the world’s population is currently living under lockdown. Restrictive measures are necessary to keep us – and our cities – safe. What is the impact on our planet of people staying at home, offices closing and factories stopping?
City health check
We check in with our staff and correspondents around the globe to get an idea of the changing nature of their urban centres during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cities in quarantine
We discuss the impact that quarantines can have on cities and what lessons city planners can learn when an outbreak causes borders to close.
Heritage and more
We take a deep dive into the world of historic conservation to hear how Re-Form Heritage is revitalising UK communities. Plus: a project in Brazil uniting communities through fresh produce.
London’s Grosvenor Square
London’s second oldest square is set for a makeover ahead of its 300th anniversary. Andrew Tuck is joined by Anna Liu, Ed Ikin and Ed Green to discuss how to redesign one of the UK capital’s most iconic garden squares.
