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Perfect marriage
Berlin’s Wedding quarter, once dismissed as a drab industrial district, is now an engaging home for creative types thanks to its eclectic architecture and laidback atmosphere. Monocle got a spot on the guestlist.
Clean house
Porto’s mayor is renovating derelict buildings in the historic centre to create social housing. The plan aims to combat gentrification and ensure the city does not lose its unique flair.
Expo 75: Outer Sunset
Cascais, Hayama, Aegina, Sai Kung and Outer Sunset: five commuter towns with distinct personalities.
Santa Catalina
Santa Catalina balances Mediterranean charm with fresh ideas from its Nordic diaspora.
Desert Operation
Despite a dreary reputation, Be’er-Sheva’s mayor has ambitious plans for an urban makeover. But the project is transforming Israel's south, leaving little space for the local Bedouin population.
Villa Crespo
As Palermo loses its edge, largely due to high property prices, Buenos Aires creatives are upping sticks and heading south for the cobbled streets and bohemian feel of up-and-coming barrio Villa Crespo.
Neukölln
A quiet yet vibrant neighbourhood bordered by the Landwehr canal, northern Neukölln now attracts international creative types who are looking for local colour, generous space and cultural diversity.
Mar Mikhael
Boutiques, architectural practices, and bars have set up in the Mar Mikhael neighbourhood. But for residents, old and new, the charm of this authentic Armenian area lies in its strong sense of community.
