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Back on track
As cities turn from cars, tram and light-rail projects are booming. Monocle meets Walter Grawenhoff, president of industry leader Bombardier, to discuss the future of urban travel and public transport.
Good hood
What makes a perfect urban village? We've studied our favourite neighbourhoods – from Copenhagen to Tokyo – to create a blueprint for an ideal precinct that is contained but well-connected, cosy yet cosmopolitan.
9. Honolulu
The city has the luxury of sitting on Asia’s doorstep. This is great news but it needs to put it to use.
Net profit
Since 2000, the Masters Series has been held in Hamburg. Players Carlos Moya and Roger Federer are pictured here in a semi-final match, which Federer won.
Fishy business
At the heart of the €10bn international trade in ornamental fish is the Aquarama trade fair in Singapore – the industry's largest international trade and consumer event.
Space plane
He’s one of the world’s greatest product designers but Marc Newson’s latest project is truly taking off: designing a space plane for Eads Astrium, which will be ready for 2011.
Street smart
Cities are investing in street furniture that expresses their heritage and brand. Thanks to companies such as Germany's Wall, they can have their loos, kiosks and bus shelters for free, funded by advertising.
Kolonaki and Psiri
Considering a second home in Athens? This guide explores two distinct neighbourhoods, Kolonaki and Psiri, revealing smart investment opportunities and urban boltholes just a short boat trip away from idyllic Greek islands.
Observation
For many of us it’s a case of not being able to see the forest for the trees. For Italy it was not being able to spot the opportunity for the chairs.
