Skip to main content
Currently being edited in London

Daily inbox intelligence from Monocle

Urbanism

Page 69

Urbanism

City life

Although it was mayor Rob Ford’s controversial tenure that brought spectators to Toronto City Hall, the beauty of the modernist building shouldn’t be overlooked.

  • Issue #75
  • 8 min read
City life
Business

The upper trust

For more than 20 years, Ecotrust has supported civic progress and regeneration in Portland. Monocle meets Spencer Beebe, the man behind the organisation’s ‘people, planet and profit’ mission.

  • Issue #75
  • 6 min read
The upper trust
Design

Up close

It’s often the little things that leave a lasting impression. From flickering neon lights in Portugal to painted manholes in Japan, Monocle picks out 10 unique and memorable city details.

  • Issue #75
  • 5 min read
Up close
Society

Team work

Fire, police and ambulance services are essential to any well-run city. Monocle joins teams in Helsinki, Hong Kong and Ballarat to see how three of the world's best emergency services keep their cities safe.

  • Issue #75
  • 7 min read
Team work
Travel and restaurants

Better together

From Taipei’s tree-lined streets to London’s quiet squares and Santiago’s sunny spots, we tour three global neighbourhoods that offer an excellent quality of life away from the relentless roar of the city.

  • Issue #75
  • 9 min read
Better together
Design

Let’s get together

Cities work when they let people meet. They are less about the buildings than the bits in between. Monocle embarks on a global tour of the best outdoor spaces for sunshine and salutations.

  • Issue #75
  • 7 min read
Let’s get together

Monocle Cart

You currently have no items in your cart.
  • Subtotal:
  • Discount:
  • Shipping:
  • Total:
Checkout

Shipping will be calculated at checkout.

Please note: Orders to the United States may experience delays beyond the estimated-delivery window due to customs processing. Please refer to our FAQs for information on import duties and regulations.

All orders placed outside of the EU that exceed €1,000 in value require customs documentation. Please allow up to two additional business days for these orders to be dispatched.

Not ready to checkout? Continue Shopping