Urbanism
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Africa/Middle East
A Kenyan town gets a presidential boost, and will Emiratis ever use Dubai's new metro?
The world’s top 25 most liveable cities
Months of good-natured, frequently late-night and occasionally jetlagged debate have resulted in this: our definitive (and a little subjective) guide to the world’s most liveable cities. Here’s how we came to our conclusions.
Americas
The US embraces pedal power, New York takes to its rivers; plus a cultural haven in Colombia.
Enrique Peñalosa
Enrique Peñalosa transformed Bogotá during his three terms as mayor and is now a leading urban consultant. For lunch, he chooses a local Italian restaurant with a South American twist.
Copenhagen: design city
Copenhagen topped our quality of life survey for many reasons, not least its seamless urban planning that prioritises mobility and resident happiness. Denmark’s capital is, put simply, a city designed for life.
Europe
Russians promise to stub out the smoking habit, getting high in Stockholm, and bridging a great divide in Germany.
Greek revival
Thessaloniki has become northern Greece’s boom town. With €6bn in business investment and an infrastructure upgrade, it is now the key player in a resurgent Balkan region, taking advantage of its gateway position.
Americas
How a herd of zebras is saving lives on Bolivia's roads, and the Caribbean island where ATM machines have become a tourist attraction.
Americas
Puerto Rico's role in the elections, and the Jehovah's Witnesses who put their faith in property deals.
Kings of the hill
Beirut’s Christian quarter of Ashrafieh has weathered civil war and conflict. Today, the neighbourhood is under threat from developers destroying old palaces to build high-rises for the country’s internationally mobile elite.
