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Monocle Minute

Neighbourhood watch

27 October 2015

“Zero problems with neighbours” has been Turkish foreign policy for more than a decade. But as the region shudders with Syria’s descent into civil war, Turkey’s influence in the old haunts of the Ottoman Empire has been…

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Neighbourhood: Karaköy

1 November 2011

The Karaköy neighbourhood of Istanbul is poised on the brink of significant change as a major development project seeks to revitalise its port area, bringing hotels, shopping, residences and a resultant flow of tourists to…

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Expo: Neighbourhoods

22 June 2016

Three busy cities that wouldn’t be the same without serene pockets of peace and quiet.

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Neighbourhood Watch

17 June 2010

From Dutch bread-making philanthropists to a pioneering food co-op in the heart of London, vernacular retail is thriving. Even an established supermarket giant is getting in on the local act.

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Neighbourhood: Main Street Life

21 May 2012

Continuing our series on neighbourhoods we witness the transformation of a turbulent area in Downtown Johannesburg into a lively, creative community.

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8. There goes the neighbourhood

21 May 2020

Across garden fences and from open front doors, the new community connections being forged during lockdown must endure.

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Athens’ favourite neighbourhoods

24 July 2017

Do you want to visit the heart of Athens but steer clear of the tourist traps? Take a walk around Petralona, Koukaki and Filopappou to discover the best areas of the capital according to Athenians themselves.

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Neighbourhood: Chai Wan

8 April 2013

Hong Kong’s east side is a former industrial neighbourhood undergoing a renaissance. We explore the warehouses that are now home to stores, galleries and innovative start-ups moving away from downtown.

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Neighbourhood: La Candelaria

21 October 2011

As part of a series on neighbourhoods in transition, Monocle visits Candelaria in Bogotá. The oldest part of Colombia's capital is unique in that it's home to a mix of social classes and more and more people are moving here…

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Best Urban Farm Projects

19 August 2011

Monocle’s favourite cities combine small-scale neighbourhoods with green spaces, but not all cities were built with the right foundations for future growth and sustainability. We champion four urban innovators who see…

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The perfect high street

27 April 2015

High streets around the world are increasingly imperilled by the threat of online retailers and click-and-buy commerce. Ahead of our talk on the topic at Monocle's inaugural conference in Lisbon we devised a few simple…

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Bienvenido!

19 January 2017

A recent housing boom in the bohemian neighbourhood of Polanquito has opened it up to a lively new crowd.

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Urbanism briefing

17 March 2016

A new lease of life in Lisbon's neighbourhood of Marvila and Beirut's lack of green space.

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Mar Mikhael

15 April 2010

Over the last few years, boutiques, architectural practices, bars and an arts centre have been set up in this Armenian neighbourhood but for many residents, old and new, the charm of Mar Mikhael lies in its authenticity and…

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Royal society

15 August 2009

This month in our series on independent retail strips we shop for rare Nordic design, good coffee, well-loved books and violins on Thereses gate.

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Retail Spotlight

26 September 2013

When is a shop more than just a shop? To find out, Monocle visits three brick-and-mortar businesses offering unique products and impeccable service in Toronto, Paris and Madrid.

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