Zürich
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Who are you trying to kid?
Circuses are big business in Switzerland – and a new breed of entertainer has entered the arena.
Office job
One of Switzerland’s smartest property firms helped improve a once-unloved stretch of Zürich. Now Ledermann has tackled its most ambitious project – developers everywhere take note.
The opener
In our global news round-up we find a (very) short-haul trip where dogs get VIP treatment, meet Singapore’s naturalist superheroes and make a case for taxi drivers donning national dress.
Grand tour
City leaders should see how things work in other towns to improve quality of life. The answers are out there. We’ve devised an inspirational grand tour of Europe to get you started.
Making moves
Good design keeps a city on the go. From bridge-builders to nifty mopeds, here are some of the most dynamic transport ideas.
Editor’s letter
Our editor in chief on what makes a successful travel hub and how cities can help us all go with the flow.
Welcome departure
Swiss International Airlines has established where the best journeys begin: offline.
Built to last
Many cities need more housing schemes but fall short of making them characterful and interesting. We visit a Swiss development that has built-in charm and diversity.
Turning over a new leaf
Once a seedy neighbourhood, Zürich’s Kreis 4 is now a shiny hub of creativity. But the clean-up didn’t involve a clear-out: a glimmer of the red-light district remains as proof of a seductive locale.
