Urbanism
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Oceania
News from the islands, a highspeed rail link between Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney, and fruit prices go bananas in Australia.
Asia
Thailand's first female PM Yingluck Shinawatra gets the once over for our Style Leader, and we report on Hanoi's urban masterplan and Japan's pay rise for its football heroines.
Business
Canadians go south for cheap flights, Shanghai gets virtual supermarkets in its subways, plus Melbourne's laneways get some investment.
Street talk
The Algiers casbah has fallen into dilapidation. But now there are plans to restore its warren of streets. Is this government generosity or a bid to discourage discord in this traditionally revolution-minded neighbourhood?
Americas
The challenges facing Bogota's new mayor, a Canadian waterfront drama, and a Q&A with the head of the group spearheading Manhattan's transformation.
Making airwaves
Hilversum was the centre of Dutch broadcasting for a century, a model media city of daring architecture. Now, the city is searching for new relevance in the digital media age.
Erskineville
Erskineville’s rise as an address for urban professionals hasn’t stripped its character. Old workers’ cottages provide creative living spaces, and Erskineville Road offers attractive shops, restaurants, bars and a prized bakery.
Best Urban Farm Projects
Monocle’s favourite cities combine small-scale neighbourhoods with green spaces, but not all cities were built with the right foundations for future growth and sustainability. We champion four urban innovators who see potential in derelict…
Good in a crisis
Greece’s finances are in a dire state, and its government under pressure. The latest EU bailout package has staved off economic collapse for now, but unemployment is at a record high and many Greeks…
