Urban planning
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Time to ponder
Three writers hold forth on calming pleasures, from connecting with our roots through recipes to (gently) rethinking the city and reliving treasured trips.
City swimming is more than a pastime, it’s an antidote to screens and stress
Swimming – wild, urban and otherwise – is the antidote we need to the overbearing demands of working and living, so throw on some togs and take the plunge.
Cities
Tel Aviv's deputy mayor on why cities should stand with protesters, a new Berlin-Vienna rail corridor and beautifully designed public toilets in Tokyo.
Bums on streets
Let’s take this outside – Tyler Brûlé outlines what our cities need to do to thrive.
Bosphorous blues
A decade ago Istanbul was seen as an open, liberal city where culture still came together with ease. But now people are facing tougher times.
Can apartment blocks really forge communal bonds and help tenants get closer to nature?
As these three developments show, the answer is a resounding ‘yes’.
Talk of the town
In the first part of our grand draft to upgrade urban living, we outline the sights, sounds, spaces and street life that should be the starting points for every city neighbourhood.
Soul of the city
Cities have never been so vibrant, vital and on the move. But what is the formula for a perfect neighbourhood? Here we look at urban projects transforming their cities.
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...
