Guy De Launey Archives

Urbanism

Cities

Oslo’s governing mayor on how to green a city, a Mexican city gets a rebrand, car-sharing in Slovenia and Berlin’s rooftops are blooming.

Issue #119
4 min read

Two men shake hands on stage while exchanging an award at the European Green Capital ceremony, with a woman applauding in the background.

Society

Cities Briefing

Animal welfare in Montréal, Munich reaches for the sky, tourism in Slovenia that’s the bee’s knees and Warsaw city councillor Jan Spiewak has his say.

Issue #116
4 min read

Beekeeper in white protective suit inspecting wooden hive with colorful painted panels

Transport

Ask the experts

Auckland’s mayor, a Slovenian urban planner and Taiwan’s cycling maven all have one thing in common: they want to improve the way you get from A to B.

Issue #114
6 min read

Man in dark blazer sits on a bike-sharing bicycle in an urban plaza with white neoclassical buildings in background.

Urbanism

The direct approach

Flying cars may ease congestion, but why not improve existing options? Here are our favourite simple solutions to get around – and between – our cities.

Issue #114
11 min read

White food truck with green accents displaying colorful packaged meals and signage.

Affairs

Cities

Busan’s industrial waterfront gets a makeover and Portland looks to integrate nature.

Issue #113
4 min read

Affairs

In recovery

She plots to defend her nation, then finds solace in front of a Picasso.

Issue #112
2 min read

Retail

Shop, read, listen

Eyecatching eyewear, outstanding objects d'art and sensational ceramics.

Issue #111
16 min read

Interior of Mee Market in London showing deli counter on left and shelving with products on right brick wall.

Affairs

Refurbish, repurpose and revive are the watchwords for 2018. From a former cinema to Balkan bunkers and cat-sized couches, we’ve picked out the projects that are putting innovative thinking to the fore.