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In Focus - Re-energising local ecology and economy

30 July 2020

We visit Toyooka City, where organic farming has boosted biodiversity and enticed back its emblematic bird – and the return of the oriental stork has attracted more visitors. We also visit Yonago City to learn how genera…

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High ideals

22 June 2017

Sing it from the rooftops: Milan’s greenery is in the heavens.

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Urban growth

11 June 2015

Cities are often seen as the flipside of nature: synthetic, sleek and sometimes a little bit impersonal. In fact, bringing elements of the wild into urban spaces has always been the hallmark of the well-thought-out city and…

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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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Power to the pedal

20 October 2011

Whether it’s economic or ecological forces driving the gears of change,two-wheeled transport is on the up. At Europe’s largest trade show, one particular trend is putting traditionalists’ spokes out of joint – the buzz…

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Tasmanian angel

1 May 2009

Hobart, capital of Tasmania, is the nearest inhabited landmass to Antarctica and that’s why scientists flock to the city that is at the frontline of environmental research. Add to this adventurous tourists and food pioneers…

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10 - Madrid

17 June 2007

Red tape and poor infrastructure are counterbalanced by cultural vibrancy and a 24-hour lifestyle.

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07 - Sydney

17 June 2007

The city has some environmental issues and an antiquated transport system. But then there’s the beach…

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03 - Zürich

17 June 2007

In Zürich, small and perfectly formed has turned out to be both a blessing and a curse.

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Could do better

17 June 2007

They may not have come top in Monocle’s chart but the cities ranked 11 to 20 are still all great places to live. They didn’t make the first 10 because some lacked a real metropolitan buzz, while others failed to deliver on…

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01 - Munich

17 June 2007

After much tyre-kicking, data-sifting and deliberation, Munich emerged as Monocle’s most liveable city in the world. A winning combination of investment in infrastructure, high-quality housing, low crime, liberal politics…

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Power to the people

19 September 2013

Innovative designers and visionary city planners are breathing new life into the much-mocked electric bike – today’s power-assisted two-wheelers are hand-crafted, ultra-efficient, lightweight and, most important of all,…

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Wild things

25 February 2021

Residents of Anchorage would be justified for laughing at other cities’ talk of rewilding because in Alaska an enormous moose in your garden is an ordinary occurrence.

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In the running

25 February 2021

From championing the fight against global warming to lacing up and pounding the pavements, Slovenian president Borut Pahor is taking his ideas to the streets, as well as the EU.

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Over the rainbow

19 September 2019

The uncertainty of extreme weather is spurring both altruists and entrepreneurs to finesse our forecasts.

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Land lovers

19 June 2014

Whether it’s Michelin-starred vegetables from Japan or seaweed-based skincare in the UK, rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty opens up a world of business opportunities with which city life just can’t com…