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Local heroes
Independent shops from Hong Kong to Madrid prove that knowing customers by name and fostering genuine community connections remains the foundation of thriving neighbourhood businesses.
Living the dream in Monocle’s fantasy city
We’ve gathered 25 ideas from our far-flung travels to entertain as well as to nudge readers, architects, entrepreneurs and developers to delve deeper into what makes their cities tick.
In the shop window
Bricks-and-mortar retail, from tiny independent shops to giant malls, can inspire the community around it. Andrew Tuck finds Monocle's Retail Survey reflecting what we've always believed: that in-person experiences are the most valuable.
Cycle of life
We tour a bike repair workshop that is a cheery hub for cycling enthusiasts who aren’t afraid to get their hands a little dirty.
Editor’s Letter: For the foreseeable future
Rebuilding a nation devastated by war isn't just about bricks and mortar: it must embrace more intangible concepts, such as community and identity.
Small town, big city
Village life is alive and well in the surprising environs of one of Spain’s busiest trade hubs. We took a stroll through Benimaclet.
The important London delis that are a world away from a soulless shopping experience
The importance of having a shop stocking high-quality groceries on your doorstep, which also provides meaningful interactions, has been reawakened in recent times.
Residents elect
As members of one of Denmark’s largest housing co-operatives, the occupants of one cobbled Copenhagen thoroughfare are a community in control. We meet the neighbours in Nørrebro.
’Hood intentions
How do you create retail magic away from major thoroughfares? Three fashion-shop owners in Milan, Paris and Berlin share their tricks, from nurturing neighbourhood clients to running events that draw like-minded people.
Come together
Pandemic travel restrictions offered the Uruguayan resort of José Ignacio time for a rethink. Now local firms are working in tandem to overcome obstacles and elevate the town's offering for visitors.
