We explore the smart city to find out how the world of data can contribute to a more personalised experience, and a better quality of life in the places that we call home.


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. Nominee in the Smartest Podcast category of the 2019 British Podcast awards. 

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. Nominee in the Smartest Podcast category of the 2019 British Podcast awards.

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Petri Burtsoff takes us to Finland’s oldest building, which has become a symbol for Finns and is one of the most visited sights in the country to this day.

Petri Burtsoff takes us to Finland&rsquo;s oldest building, which has become a symbol for Finns and is one of the most visited sights in the country to this day.

Tall Stories 522: Why is Turku Castle so important to the Finnish?

Journalist and author Gabriella Bennett discusses her recent book ‘How To Build A City: Journeys into the Urban Future’. Plus: we take a dip at the Swimmable Cities European Forum in Basel.

Journalist and author Gabriella Bennett discusses her recent book &lsquo;How To Build A City: Journeys into the Urban Future&rsquo;. Plus: we take a dip at the Swimmable Cities European Forum in Basel.

How to build a city? Focus on quality of life

Gregory Scruggs takes us to Vancouver’s Kitsilano Pool, a saltwater bathing spot whose future is uncertain due to its desperate need for refurbishment.

Gregory Scruggs takes us to Vancouver&rsquo;s Kitsilano Pool, a saltwater bathing spot whose future is uncertain due to its desperate need for refurbishment.

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