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.
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Festivals and cities
Not only do festivals bring culture and fun to urban areas but they can also be the driving force behind regeneration – or even grow to define a city.
Tall Stories 313: Postman’s Park, London
David Stevens stops off in one of London’s lesser-known public parks to visit an unassuming memorial with countless stories to tell.
Seeing cities from the sky
What can we learn from observing our cities from above? This week we take to the skies, as we talk to veteran British Airways long-haul pilot Mark Vanhoenacker about his new book, ‘Imagine a City’.
Tall Stories 312: Ørestad, Copenhagen
Christian Green visits a new town development in Copenhagen that is struggling to develop a personality of its own and a sense of place for its residents.
The Monocle Quality of Life Survey
We explore Monocle magazine’s annual Quality of Life Survey to find out what makes the winning cities tick.
Tall Stories 311: Mail Rail, London
Sophie Monaghan-Coombs takes a ride on the Mail Rail, which delivered letters beneath the feet of Londoners until the early 2000s.
The Monocle Quality of Life Conference 2022
We bring you exclusive interviews and highlights from the latest edition of Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference, which took place this year in Paris.
Tall Stories 310: Xochimilco’s Chinampas, Mexico City
Mary Holland paddles between Xochimilco’s Chinampas to explore this centuries old agricultural technique that is helping to feed the city.
Spotlight: Paris
This week we hone in on the French capital and what makes it tick. We meet the team at PCA-Stream architects working on the revamp of the Champs-Élysées, discover the Promeneurs de la Petite Ceinture and explore what gives Paris its joie de vivre.
Tall Stories 309: Shakespeare and Company, Paris
Sally Howard heads to Paris to visit an iconic bookshop where, for decades, aspiring writers have been able to find both inspiration and accommodation among its shelves.
