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The balance of shine and grime: A snapshot of life in Jiangjin
Must-read stories and ones you may have missed. James Chambers on Shenzhen's clean surface and the grit underneath.
District nursing
Chadchart Sittipunt, Bangkok’s visionary governor, is using his position to root out corruption and clean up the Thai capital.
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.
The Opener
Tyler Brûlé ponders the absence of North American cities in this year’s Quality of Life Survey.
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.
Growing strong
Mexico City stayed open for business during the pandemic, pulling in a global line-up of entrepreneurs. And many have stayed on, joining the ranks of a homegrown team of aspiring business talents.
Start the dance
Dance hall La Paloma thrived for more than a century until a barrage of noise complaints closed its doors. Now, soundproofed and reimagined, the party is back.
Mix and match
Bookshop chain Tsutaya is adding some design nous to the country’s co-working offering – and an alternative to its rigid office culture.
Urbanism
A new design school in South Africa and trainers designed for the London Underground.
Outsider art
With a world-class sculpture garden and a new community farm, the curatorial team at Minnesota’s Walker Art Center is finding novel ways to connect with the city – and reimagine its future.
