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8 results for Groningen

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Forking out

19 April 2012

In the Netherlands, a fourth generation of blacksmiths has cottoned on to the fact that dedication and getting the simple things right can go a long way. Monocle meets the men from DeWit, digging deep for the garden tool…

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Two wheels good

17 April 2007

Some 58 per cent of all journeys made in Groningen are on a bicycle. And its 180,000 residents own an amazing 300,000 bikes. The small Dutch city is now seen as a living manifesto for how to get people in the saddle. This…

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The Urbanist - What’s new?

10 May 2018

This week we meet graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister, hear all about Groningen’s cycling revolution and get a sneak peek of the University of Toronto’s School of Cities.

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Gearing up

17 May 2018

City planners plotting new routes should look to these three cities for hints on how to get people moving.

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Cities

15 August 2019

Victoria’s mayor talks unpopular policies, Ghent transforms its cycling culture and Helsinki goes green.

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Inside storeys

22 February 2024

What makes a well-considered development? Our pick of new projects offer some intriguing clues and the resulting buildings are becoming industry benchmarks.

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Bright lights, small city

5 November 2020

If, like many recently, you’ve considered downsizing from the metropolis to a more manageable municipality, our second annual Small Cities Index will point you to the compact civic spots that offer rich culture, varied…

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Power play

17 November 2016

Monocle’s annual Soft Power Survey charts the strengths and weaknesses of national brands and the changing landscape of cultural influence. But how do the hard truths of politics affect nations’ softer sides? Read on to…