Affairs: Perfect city / Global
Living the dream
When it comes to improving urban life, a little imagination goes a long way. And there’s plenty of it in Monocle’s fantasy city.
monocle’s perfect city is at once a daydream and a rallying cry for people to consider their urban spaces more closely. We’ve gathered 25 ideas from our far-flung travels to entertain as well as to nudge readers, architects, entrepreneurs and developers to delve deeper into what makes their cities tick. We’re keen to draw attention to some overlooked opportunities to enrich city life. Yes, we know the importance of affordable housing stock, green spaces and human-scale buildings. But how about surprises? Might that derelict car park or wasteland…