Urbanism
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Taming the streets
Once considered ungovernable, Mexico City is becoming a socially progressive megalopolis, thanks to the credit of its innovative new mayor, Miguel Ángel Mancera.
Power to the people
Innovative designers and visionary city planners are breathing new life into the much-mocked electric bike – today’s power-assisted two-wheelers are hand-crafted, ultra-efficient, lightweight and, most important of all, chic...
Slowly does it
Buying property in the centre of this Russian city will require some patience – but it’s worth it in the end.
East Austin
An influx of entrepreneurs has given East Austin a new lease of life, filling the border town with an artisan scene that’s disproving many of its myths.
Observation
A trip to the shops sells editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé on the notion that the future of retail lies at the heart of communities.
Border of Business
Despite being heavily patrolled, business across the US-Mexican border is more fluid than it appears. Monocle visits companies making all the right waves.
Top of the pile
Isay Weinfeld’s corncob-shaped São Paulo tower gives all 62 apartments sweeping city views and yard-sized balconies — proof that vertical living needn’t sacrifice a garden’s pleasures.
Living for the city
Our relationship with cities is symbiotic. As we evolve, they do too. Today, companies can proactively transform their home towns into places that serve communities, help the environment or add to the local character.
The dream team
If you were mayor, which urban innovators would you want in your crew? Meet Monocle’s dream team for running the perfect city, a place to live, visit and keep coming back to.
On the move
Istanbul is building a new finance district and the world’s largest airport. With accompanying transport upgrades, will this ambitious journey result in a new superpower for the region and the world?
