Urbanism
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10 essays
For our double issue we’ve augmented our Essays section to cover a whole host of subjects: everything from online terrorism to overly obedient road-crossers is covered.
Noga
Tel Aviv’s Noga is home to a multicultural, creative community. Foreign buyers and modern luxury developments are moving in but it hasn’t lost its original feel. And it’s close to the beach too.
Hello from Belo
Belo Horizonte, Brazil's third-largest city, is experiencing an economic boom. Long overshadowed by Rio and São Paulo, it's now attracting significant national and foreign investment, sparking rapid growth and change.
Les Batignolles
Once the stamping ground of Impressionist painters, this 17th arrondissement neighbourhood is attracting a new wave of residents fleeing the overpriced centre and seeking some old-fashioned charm.
Crank it up
The commute may be routine but your bike doesn't have to be. As more people discover that a bicycle is indispensable for urban life, Monocle visits five brands that can liven up city cycling.
George Town
Entrepreneurs seeking a renovation project will find dilapidated charm and shop-houses in George Town. Part of the Malaysian city, a Unesco world heritage site, is now welcoming independent businesses.
Design/Architecture
New packaging, new buildings, books,and bikes, plus our design editor stays up all night to find out whether the 24-hour city was ever a good idea.
Winning team
A former sporting arena has been reborn in Toronto as the flagship store of Canadian supermarket Loblaws. The city’s traditional home of ice hockey now houses fresh produce instead of pucks.
Time to reboot
New Zealand’s capital is driving to establish itself as a major hub for innovation. It’s small enough to create an intimate working environment – and big enough for the plan to work.
Perfect old age community
We've designed the perfect town for mature living. Our first development is in Hawaii, with government-subsidised housing, reinvested profits and a moderate cost of living. Future sites include Italy, Japan and New Zealand.
