Urbanism
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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.
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.
Expo 75: Cascais
Cascais, Hayama, Aegina, Sai Kung and Outer Sunset: five commuter towns with distinct personalities.
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.
Oceania
Taking stock of a rebuilt Christchurch after the 2011 earthquake — and Auckland acts on housing.
Expo 75: Outer Sunset
Cascais, Hayama, Aegina, Sai Kung and Outer Sunset: five commuter towns with distinct personalities.
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.
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.
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.
Super sheds
Creative enterprises and unique collaborations are flourishing in Auckland thanks to the dramatic renovation of a collection of 1960s city-council workshops.
