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Urbanism

Space invaders

Meet the entrepreneurs revitalising derelict spaces with community, food and nightlife. These are the people shaping our cityscapes with imagination, skill and creativity, from Madrid to Tokyo and beyond.

  • Issue #75
  • 9 min read
Space invaders
Urbanism

Quality streets

This year’s Quality of Life Survey has seen some big changes, with three Japanese cities in the top 10. Discover who's up, who's down and why Copenhagen has won again.

  • Issue #75
  • 17 min read
Quality streets
Urbanism

Self help

Even in hidden gems such as Onomichi, globalisation’s effects are felt. But five local businessmen have joined forces to protect the city’s future by reviving its industry and stimulating tourism.

  • Issue #75
  • 7 min read
Self help
Urbanism

Oceania

Taking stock of a rebuilt Christchurch after the 2011 earthquake — and Auckland acts on housing.

  • Issue #75
  • 3 min read
Oceania
Urbanism

Start again

New statues, museums and buildings are appearing across Macedonia’s capital in a bid to instill civic pride – but not everyone is persuaded by the less than subtle approach.

  • Issue #75
  • 5 min read
Start again
Travel and restaurants

Better together

From Taipei’s tree-lined streets to London’s quiet squares and Santiago’s sunny spots, we tour three global neighbourhoods that offer an excellent quality of life away from the relentless roar of the city.

  • Issue #75
  • 9 min read
Better together
Architecture

Art smarts

Find some locals to design a modern art gallery, find lots more locals to frequent it and suddenly find yourself with an international success: welcome to Goma.

  • Issue #75
  • 8 min read
Art smarts
Urbanism

Super sheds

Creative enterprises and unique collaborations are flourishing in Auckland thanks to the dramatic renovation of a collection of 1960s city-council workshops.

  • Issue #75
  • 7 min read
Super sheds

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