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Seattle’s Waterfront Park shows why replacing highways with public parks is urbanism at its best
Seattle’s ailing downtown has been renovated by reconnecting residents to a long-ignored waterfront, transforming what was once an elevated highway, damaged by an earthquake, into a park replete with seating, play areas and viewpoints.
Literacy drive
French motorway stops cater to travellers with curated magazine selections. Plus, how one Seattle company maintains the art of traditional cartography for hikers who prefer paper maps.
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.
Quality time
With cities blooming under spring sunshine, it’s time to assess global urban initiatives as this year’s liveability index is unveiled, highlighting municipal patrons boosting their towns—discover where your city ranks in the results.
Team building
With its open, egalitarian design and a layout that promotes easy political discussion, Seattle City Hall is a building that can actively shape public policy.
The right move
A smart HQ can make all the difference to productivity and morale but also to a company's confidence in its output. Here we survey three media businesses that have recently invested in new homes.
