Urbanism
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Cities
A Toronto neighbourhood with lessons for other cities, a bike scheme lacking in pedal power and a fruity solution in Lisbon.
Inside Casa Xina, a striking architectural gem in Barcelona
Casa Xina is all China-inspired folly on the outside but inside it’s a world of quiet and calm. And the residents are happy to conspire to keep it that way.
Cities
Mayor Solly Msimanga is fighting corruption in Tshwane, South Africa. Plus: getting Yangon on the move again and news from Buenos Aires and Madrid.
Ready to rumble
Thanks to a clutch of shops, restaurants and bars beneath its arches, Tokyo's Nakameguro Station is a buzzing destination in itself, and more than just a gateway to the city.
Taking stock
For our 100th issue, Monocle editors focus on security, urbanism, and moving on. We're also busying ourselves with a redesign and editorial refresh in time for issue 101.
At the vanguard
Stockholm has seen increased violence and worsening segregation. But its mayor, Karin Wanngård, is leading the charge against crime and inequality – and shows no signs of giving in.
Bienvenido!
A recent housing boom in the bohemian neighbourhood of Polanquito has opened it up to a lively new crowd.
Action station
How are officials in Mexico, Israel and the UK making their cities safer? We explore security measures, from heavy-handed tactical forces and state surveillance to security hidden in plain sight.
Up the Andes
It may be near the equator but there’s nothing middling about Ecuador’s third city – hence the mountainous expat boom.
