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Affairs

Happiness is…

We like things orderly, safe and to run to time but this doesn’t have to mean sanitised, tightly cropped and lacking edge.

  • Issue #105
  • 4 min read
Happiness is…
Affairs

Americas

Wasted water in Buenos Aires, green space in Medellín and pretty flood prevention in New Orleans.

  • Issue #105
  • 4 min read
Americas
Business

Live the dream

In the start of a regular series we look at potential bases for your HQ: first up, an Aussie town where your work life comes with a surf lifestyle too.

  • Issue #105
  • 10 min read
Live the dream
Design

Urban outfitter

What factors help us feel good in the city and how can planning departments do their bit? From street layouts to lighting to a lick of fresh paint, it’s all in the details.

  • Issue #105
  • 8 min read
Urban outfitter
Affairs

The opener

In our global news round-up we find a (very) short-haul trip where dogs get VIP treatment, meet Singapore’s naturalist superheroes and make a case for taxi drivers donning national dress.

  • Issue #105
  • 5 min read
The opener
Affairs

Grand tour

City leaders should see how things work in other towns to improve quality of life. The answers are out there. We’ve devised an inspirational grand tour of Europe to get you started.

  • Issue #105
  • 8 min read
Grand tour
Business

Small story

As demand grows, city living spaces are getting more compact. But there are opportunities to be had by embracing micro homes.

  • Issue #103
  • 10 min read
Small story
Residences

Editor’s letter

Our editor in chief on why developers should be seizing the opportunity to build apartments that people can spread out in.

  • Issue #103
  • 4 min read
Editor’s letter

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