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Monocle’s Quality of Life survey 2023: The world’s most liveable cities
This year’s survey of the best places to enjoy all that life offers finds a world grappling with new urban challenges.
Bright ideas, big cities
From rising rents to loneliness, five writers discuss Ed Stocker /the challenges facing modern urban areas – and explore the innovative solutions that are required.
Viennese vision
Maria Vassilakou, Vienna’s former deputy mayor, crosses Mariahilferstrasse, the road she transformed from traffic‑clogged chaos into a pedestrian boulevard. The campaign reshaped urban life and elevated her into political stardom.
The balance of shine and grime: A snapshot of life in Jiangjin
Must-read stories and ones you may have missed. James Chambers on Shenzhen's clean surface and the grit underneath.
Train of thought
The trains soon to be arriving at Vienna’s U-Bahn stations are defined by a consideration of every detail in a passenger’s journey. Quite right too – they’ll be on the rails for decades.
Best in town
From architects to street-lighting experts, these firms are keeping our cities liveable.
