Urbanism
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Africa/Middle East
Beirut's first street atlas creates order out of chaos, Nairobi gets an airport "bush hotel" and Lagos motorists get some hi-tech help to avoid traffic.
Observation
While countries focus on developing airport-cities, they should turn to train stations instead. A change in mindset could transform the way we commute and live – says Tyler Brûlé
Leopoldstadt
Vienna's Karmeliterviertel was once a Jewish enclave but fell into disrepair post-war. Now, thanks to creative energy and smart city planning, the historic Leopoldstadt neighbourhood is experiencing a remarkable boom.
Oceania
Perth's drive to compete with Australian's east coast cities and a flag furore in New Caledonia.
Observation
The trouble with editing an issue featuring a design directory is that it immediately forces you to challenge and rethink most things in your daily routine, says Tyler Brûlé.
House Quest
Housing needs a renaissance. Monocle meets the London firm reinventing the town house and talks to pioneering project leaders in Denmark and Japan.
Observation
Density is the magic ingredient that can make a hotel lobby a place to linger and transform whole cities. That’s why we need Ministries of Density & Intimacy worldwide, says Tyler Brûlé.
Dark horse in the east
It’s a vital military outpost, dogged by organised crime. However, with huge Chinese, Korean and Japanese markets on its shores, Vladivostok could become Russia’s Far Eastern giant.
Esquilino
Hidden in the heart of the city, Rome’s most multicultural neighbourhood is attracting creatives to its vibrant and intrigue-laden streets.
The city limits
New York City’s enviable culture and wealth have failed to spread to its northern hinterlands. For ailing cities like Buffalo, it’s do or die time.
