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The Urbanist - The role of districts
3 April 2014
What does a ‘district’ do? We explore their place in the city, from the branding of neighbourhoods by their past or present industry to give them a story to tacking on 'village' or 'quarter' to give them soul.
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The Urbanist - On-campus arts districts and urban biomimicry
10 August 2023
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 as we speak to an expert in biomimicry.
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The Urbanist - Canada Water and Helsinki Innovation Districts
29 February 2024
We explore two projects redefining urban areas, from a mega-development in an often overlooked area of London to a collection of groundbreaking projects in the suburbs of Helsinki.
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The Menu - Food Neighbourhoods 7: Istanbul, Kumkapi district
25 October 2016
A neighbourhood on the coastal European side of Istanbul, Kumkapi is a melting pot of migrants and wholesalers from Africa, the Caucasus and central Asia. We get a taste for the city’s rare cosmopolitan culinary mix.
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On the move
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The Menu - Food neighbourhoods 6: Singapore, Katong district
18 October 2016
Off the beaten tourist track, Katong is a vibrant area home to a number of Singapore's varied ethnic groups. Our guide to the neighbourhood's food-and-drink outposts is Debbie Yong, digital editor for the Michelin Guide…
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The Menu - Food Neighbourhoods 171: Bangalore, Central Business District
11 February 2020
Monocle’s Tiya Thomas-Alexander takes us to one of South India’s most populated cities for a tour of its top food and drink discoveries.
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Schanzenviertel and Karolinenviertel
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The Menu - Food Neighbourhoods 13: Ho Chi Minh City, District 3
6 December 2016
Formerly known as Saigon, the former capital of French Indochina pulses with energy and its food scene bears testament to that fact. Australian journalist Barbara Adam takes Monocle’s Jason Li to her favourite food street…