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Frank Darling, the mystery Canadian architect who designed Toronto
Frank Darling, the prolific architect of Edwardian Canada, designed hundreds of banks and grand buildings yet his indelible mark on the skyline is largely forgotten.
Forget futile KPIs – the path to a better city is playfulness
How do you make a good city? One that’s liveable, simple to navigate and easy to love? These are questions that civic leaders must engage with as they try to satisfy the needs of…
What we gain and lose with the rise of sky gardens
Although green spaces are always a welcome addition to urban landscapes, vertical lawns can never replace real parks in the heart of cities.
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.
On the up
From a forward-looking emirate to coastal enclaves in Mexico and Morocco, these cities are emerging from the pandemic having made bold improvements and attracted new residents.
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.
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.
The Opener
Musical trams in Zürich and a new race to the moon. Plus: where to stay for Art Basel.
Festival season
Model-making in Rome, South Korea’s craft revolution and why good architecture should be a universal right.
