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Living the dream in Monocle’s fantasy city
We’ve gathered 25 ideas from our far-flung travels to entertain as well as to nudge readers, architects, entrepreneurs and developers to delve deeper into what makes their cities tick.
Light in the darkness
Europe's energy crisis sparks debate between fossil fuel retreat and renewable acceleration, as mayors from Prague to Helsinki demonstrate how thoughtful urban planning can illuminate sustainable pathways forward.
Best in town
From architects to street-lighting experts, these firms are keeping our cities liveable.
Comment
A Dutch flower-and-plant fair is teaching the world how to green its urban environments.
Building societies
From filling city skylines with farmland to rolling out comfortable flat-pack homes, here are 10 visionary schemes that could transform how our urban environments take shape.
Soul of the city
Cities have never been so vibrant, vital and on the move. But what is the formula for a perfect neighbourhood? Here we look at urban projects transforming their cities.
Cities Briefing
Victoria’s mayor talks unpopular policies, Ghent transforms its cycling culture and Helsinki goes green.
The opener
Why it’s time to kick off your shoes in the office, the drive to ban drive-thrus and some woolly wanderers flocking to Paris.
50 steps to improving your city
Elevating the urban environment needn’t call for grand blueprints from city planners, nor sweeping regeneration. Small projects and individual details can make a difference. Here are a few starters from our editors.
