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Entrepreneurialism

Upwardly mobile

Don’t rule out lesser-celebrated cities for your business. Though the capital of Piedmont might have lain in Milan's shadow, it is now proving to be a bright spot for entrepreneurs.

  • The Entrepreneurs #4
  • 5 min read
Upwardly mobile
Urbanism

Sunny outlook

US entrepreneurs might be spoilt for choice but established hubs like New York can’t compete with Miami. Start-ups reign in its warm embrace, with artists, designers and big-name brands also moving in.

  • The Entrepreneurs #4
  • 5 min read
Sunny outlook
Urbanism

Industrial revolution

A new era is dawning for a former industrial neighbourhood in Brussels. The canalside Tour & Taxis area is now buzzing with energy as warehouses are redeveloped into cultural, residential and commercial spaces.

  • The Entrepreneurs #4
  • 5 min read
Industrial  revolution
Retail

Put down a marker

A commitment to independent shops and cafés has transformed Seoul’s Seongsu district into a unique retail hub. We survey the best places to do business, from Helsinki to Baja California Sur.

  • The Entrepreneurs #4
  • 8 min read
Put down a marker
Design

Concrete jungles

As urbanites the world over seek to nurture a little nature in their cities, we travel to Singapore, Copenhagen and Beirut to visit three projects with rewilding at their heart.

  • Issue #141
  • 1 min read
Concrete jungles
Affairs

Order of merit?

From Zürich's pricey bin bags to Japan's anti-splash driving laws, these municipal regulations prove that thoughtful governance can nudge citizens toward better behaviour without heavy-handed enforcement.

  • Issue #141
  • 4 min read
Classical statue figure reaching toward a woman in green dress holding what appears to be a shoe
Business

Rapid succession

With its versatile new electric Motorrad scooter, BMW might just have heralded the next big thing in city runarounds.

  • Issue #140
  • 3 min read
Rapid succession
Business

Lighten your load

An e-bicycle that successfully combines good looks and a smooth ride with the strength to handle ample cargo, Benno Bikes’ Remidemi model is the wheel deal.

  • Issue #140
  • 2 min read
Lighten your load
Business

Flexible friends

Bendy new trams are zipping through Zürich and helping the city to stay on track for a cleaner future.

  • Issue #140
  • 3 min read
Flexible friends

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