We gain novel views on the urban environment as we delve into the world of ‘meanwhile use’, stop by The Urban Room to see how Auckland is enjoying a fresh look at the city and try to redefine public perception of an infamous figure’s place of birth.

With an influential audience of city mayors, urban planners and architects, this is Monocle’s guide to making better cities, be it new technology, state-of-the-art subways or compact apartments.

The Urbanist

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We explore how urban activism can help to save our cities, including one man who galvanised efforts in Ukraine to build back better and the battle against the redevelopment of a cultural hub in Helsinki.

We explore how urban activism can help to save our cities, including one man who galvanised efforts in Ukraine to build back better and the battle against the redevelopment of a cultural hub in Helsinki.

How activism is saving our cities

Bella Jewell explores Pietracamela, an Italian mountain town whose economy has been shaken by global warming and a lack of snow.

Bella Jewell explores Pietracamela, an Italian mountain town whose economy has been shaken by global warming and a lack of snow.

Tall Stories 375: Pietracamela

We explore the unique challenges India faces as its cities grow and we investigate how mass-timber construction is gaining momentum in the UK.

We explore the unique challenges India faces as its cities grow and we investigate how mass-timber construction is gaining momentum in the UK.

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