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Power play
The auto industry is facing a moment of significant technological and social change as electric power begins to gather pace in its charge against fossil fuels. Monocle reports from the Frankfurt motor show on…
Local heroes
From honey producers to fashion designers, Monocle meets the groups and business owners that have launched innovative projects to help bring communities together. Sometimes it makes good business sense too.
Going south
Montpellier is France's fastest-growing city, ranking as one of the best for business. It supports new ventures and hi-tech companies, and has an enviable quality of life to boot.
The money mystery
There’s a link between quality of life and money but nobody quite understands this marriage. One thing we know for sure, whatever the question, the answer should not be Luanda.
Ideas to steal
Making the world’s busiest cities more ordered is a top priority for urban planners. When one city finds an idea that works, it seems the rest of the globe is keen to catch up.
Oceania
Australia heads into a housing bubble, while in Christchurch the nightlife heads to the suburbs. Plus, we speak to the man in charge of rebuilding post-earthquake New Zealand.
Make, do and vend
San Francisco may be small in size, but it has always had big ambition. Now it’s leading the way by putting small manufacturers and retailers at the heart of its urban agenda.
Paradise in the city
You'll find 'almost perfect' places to live from Munich to Melbourne. At Monocle, we’ve created the ideal mansion block, with nothing omitted. Now, who’s going to build it?
Inside the box
Created for Montréal’s Expo 67, Habitat 67 is an iconic building that remains relevant today. We meet three residents and talk to architect Moshe Safdie about why the project has been so successful.
Breathing space
When Monocle and sister company Winkreative had to hunt for a bigger London base, they opted for greenery, mid-century architecture and a central location. Welcome to Midori House.
