Business: Place makers / Global
Local heroes
In cities across the world, certain shops, restaurants, bars, hotels and other fixtures of city life are more than just commercial enterprises; they are integral to the dynamic of their neighbourhoods, adding cohesion, quality and vibrancy to their communities. Here are 15 such establishments that take pride in the places they are based and have become an asset to the area.
Neighbourhood businesses and services make cities better to live in. That’s because great shops, bars and markets don’t just make our high streets livelier and more interesting, they also make us care about and for our communities. And when people build better bonds with those around them – whether it’s by going to the same tailor every couple of months, bumping into neighbours getting their groceries or having an impromptu conversation with someone at a bar – they start thinking about how they can get more involved with the places they call home…
