Urbanism
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Play grounds
The role of parks and other green urban spaces as quality-of-life improvers cannot be underestimated. Monocle takes a leafy stroll.
Clean team
The Green Bird team of Tokyo is an army of young people, with cool haircuts and bibs supplied by Nike. cleaning up their city. Picking up litter has never been sexier.
Way to go
The signs that enhance our cities come in a chaotic mix of shapes and sizes. The craft of creating inspiring text falls to those with clear heads – the sign-writers.
Expo 65 – Part 01: Palermo
Much of its complex history is dark and overshadowed by the Mafia but Palermo’s citizens have fought back and reclaimed their seductive city as a centre for art and gastronomy.
Oceania
Motorbike gangs in Melbourne, kicking the habit in Australia and an interview with Brisbane's mayor.
Working overtime
Keeping a city running is more than just punctual trains. Spare a thought for city hall workers tackling earthquakes, a flood of human waste or a town overrun by feral monkeys.
Americas
Toronto plays catch-up with its transport plans, why San Franciscans will be hearing more clearly, and how the Chilean capital is luring residences back to city living.
Grow your own
As populations become more urban and people become more aware of where their food comes from, city farms, whether it’s beekeeping in Brisbane or vegetable growing in Havana, are coming into their own.
Expo 65 – Part 03: Tel Aviv
As club culture gives way to café culture, Tel Aviv is maturing into a serious business city. Locals take pride in its unique place as a vibrant, open and tolerant oasis in the Middle…
Leaders to follow
Meet the five mayors and city governors, from Nairobi to Seoul, whose vision, strategies and commitment should inspire us all to demand better leaders (or stand for elections).
