Hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games can be a great catalyst for urban transformation. This week we report from the French capital as it plays host to the world to find out more about its green initiatives, housing policies and sustainable architecture. Plus: what sort of city will be left for Parisians once the Games leave town?

Meet the mayors at Mipim, the world’s leading real-estate event
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Tall Stories 499: Masterful mixed-use at Singapore’s Tiong Bahru Estate
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Balancing security and aesthetic appeal in Oslo’s New Government Quarter
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