Urbanism
Page 55
Retail therapy
As banks and carmakers get bail-outs, should retail be next? We argue a complete re-think is what’s really needed to keep the high street healthy, not government handouts.
The Hills are alive
This Sydney street led Surry Hills’ transformation from a quiet suburb into a cool shopping destination with a strong sense of community, full of independent design shops and great places to eat.
Peace and prosperity
While Mosul burns, Arbil booms: Iraqi Kurdistan's capital courts Western business, oil money and $110,000 cars, proving that autonomy, security and ancient trading instincts still pay dividends.
Wealth and safety
In 1974, residents began moving to AlphaVille, São Paulo’s first gated community. While many escaped the city's crime statistics, they found themselves facing a new, more sterile set of problems.
Try this at home
The most brilliantly effective ideas are usually the most simple. From trams delivering goods to field tests for aid programmes, these are examples Monocle believes will inspire civic leaders and governments.
Harboured dreams
Italy’s Trieste has ambitions to return to its former glory as a wealthy trading port, luring start-ups with its enviable location and high quality of life.
Apgujeong
Seoul is shaking off its reputation as an architectural eyesore, with the southern district of Apgujeong leading the charge. Discover its open-air cafés, boutiques and sought-after apartments near Dosan Park.
Star of India
We reveal why you should invest in Pune, India’s booming IT and industrial design centre. But beware: success is already putting strains on the city’s transport system and energy supply.
Leading the flock
In the first of a regular monthly series of international street profiles, we popped down to Lamb’s Conduit Street for a stroll, some tapas and a little retail reconnaissance.
