Urbanism
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Les Batignolles
Once the stamping ground of Impressionist painters, this 17th arrondissement neighbourhood is attracting a new wave of residents fleeing the overpriced centre and seeking some old-fashioned charm.
Americas
We investigate Canadian PM Stephen Harper's motorcade, the US's paranoia in the wake of WikiLeaks and America's first government-owned casino.
Observation
In the year since Monocle moved in to Midori House the neighbourhood, like so many others, has seen some subtle but significant changes. Our editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé goes in search of a decent coffee.
George Town
Entrepreneurs seeking a renovation project will find dilapidated charm and shop-houses in George Town. Part of the Malaysian city, a Unesco world heritage site, is now welcoming independent businesses.
Design/Architecture
New packaging, new buildings, books,and bikes, plus our design editor stays up all night to find out whether the 24-hour city was ever a good idea.
Future proof
Kyoto is renowned for its ancient traditions. But a crop of young designers is making sure it’s also set to become one of Japan's creative hubs of the future.
Time to reboot
New Zealand’s capital is driving to establish itself as a major hub for innovation. It’s small enough to create an intimate working environment – and big enough for the plan to work.
Model behaviour
In Burma’s new model capital, inaugurated in 2005, buildings are designed to consolidate the generals’ power. But with small steps towards democracy, could Aung San Suu Kyi one day call it home?
Observation
Staying in good health is about looking after what you have as well as thinking ahead. Speaking of which, join us soon at the new Monocle Café for an autumn pick-me-up.
Streets ahead
Kicking off our new series on small-business neighbourhoods primed for investment is Northbridge, where a seedy reputation is changing thanks to government financing and an influx of innovative firms.
