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Order of merit?

From Zürich's pricey bin bags to Japan's anti-splash driving laws, these municipal regulations prove that thoughtful governance can nudge citizens toward better behaviour without heavy-handed enforcement.

  • Issue #141
  • 4 min read
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Affairs

Counter culture

The residents of a Melbourne suburb have helped this high street to thrive. Your city should do the same.

  • Issue #140
  • 8 min read
Counter culture
Business

Rapid succession

With its versatile new electric Motorrad scooter, BMW might just have heralded the next big thing in city runarounds.

  • Issue #140
  • 3 min read
Rapid succession
Business

Lighten your load

An e-bicycle that successfully combines good looks and a smooth ride with the strength to handle ample cargo, Benno Bikes’ Remidemi model is the wheel deal.

  • Issue #140
  • 2 min read
Lighten your load
Business

Flexible friends

Bendy new trams are zipping through Zürich and helping the city to stay on track for a cleaner future.

  • Issue #140
  • 3 min read
Flexible friends
Urbanism

Street value

Keen to spark improvements in your immediate area? Here are some simple strategies for making your neighbourhood a pleasing place.

  • Issue #140
  • 10 min read
Street value
Affairs

Bright lights, small city

Considering a downsize from the metropolis? Our second annual Small Cities Index points you to compact civic spots offering rich culture, varied careers and progressive planning with plenty of room to breathe.

  • The Forecast #11
  • 1 min read
Bright lights, small city
Urbanism

Streets ahead

There’s always room for improvement in our most-treasured urban areas. We spotlight 10 initiatives from around the globe that could help to kick-start a fresh civic renaissance.

  • The Forecast #11
  • 12 min read
Streets ahead
Business

Bums on streets

Let’s take this outside – Tyler Brûlé outlines what our cities need to do to thrive.

  • Issue #137
  • 4 min read
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Urbanism

Work in progress

Our six essays explore what it will take for businesses to retool and thrive, from finding balance when building a brand to the future of entrepreneurship in Hong Kong and the US.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 28 min read
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