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Dream factories
It’s time to liberate movies from the small screen. We visit five newly opened or renovated cinemas that are bringing communities together and celebrating the wonder of film.
Cities, slicker
Neglected industrial parts of cities, from Rome to Istanbul, are in the throes of thrilling regeneration.
Screen time
Far from the bustling multiplexes, these small cinemas offer unique ways of watching movies and being part of a city's culture and community.
Super soaker
What the revival of Tokyo's 'sento' shows is that some old ideas are worth considering anew. This fresh generation of baths is proving relevant to a new audience seeking community spaces.
The opener
How Toronto's 1,500 parks transformed into outdoor classrooms, homeless shelters and community hubs during the pandemic.
Tasteful plans
Who would have thought that the humble food market might be the key to urban renewal? It’s an age-old idea that’s just waiting for a timely update. Here’s how...
My house is your house
On an area of parkland in central Warsaw stands a small settlement of wooden Finnish homes. A legacy of postwar hardship, these days they stand as a striking symbol of peace and friendship.
Editor’s letter
Our editor in chief wants to open your eyes to a little hotel in South Tyrol that's setting the benchmark in hospitality for its efforts in the community.
Read on
With Finland’s love of libraries well established, we head to a Helsinki haunt that typifies the country’s bookish ways.
