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Viennese vision
Maria Vassilakou, Vienna’s former deputy mayor, crosses Mariahilferstrasse, the road she transformed from traffic‑clogged chaos into a pedestrian boulevard. The campaign reshaped urban life and elevated her into political stardom.
Cities
We speak to Phoenix’s young and upcoming mayor and explore the (very) hot topic of pyrogeography.
Africa/Middle East
Regeneration in Tehran, Swiss-sponsored bike lanes in Beirut and a park transformation in Johannesburg.
Nuts and bolts
Cities don’t just happen; assembly is required. But the inner workings of urban development are often hidden. We meet the makers and architects doing the heavy lifting.
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.
