Housing and heritage aren’t mutually exclusive – a few basic rules can help get the balance right
Pressure for more housing often runs up against a desire to preserve urban heritage areas. International best practice offers ways…
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How the Portuguese royal family remade Rio
In 1808, on the run from Napoleon, and after a short stay in Salvador, the Portuguese Royal Crown finally met…
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What are the most visited cities in the world?
Since the pandemic, the travel industry has had to reboot itself, with some countries still playing catch-up. So as the…
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Rebranding Boston: Can a new campaign reset opinions?
Research showed Boston was viewed as unwelcoming to outsiders and perceived as racist; the city sought to shake those negative…
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Can investment in culture improve a city’s health?
The Centre for Cultural Value has spent the past two years exploring research to learn about the impact of culture…
Opinion: London tops Europe’s “best cities” ranking – why you shouldn’t be bothered
What can ranking cities by more abstract concepts actually tell us when the data is at best second-hand and at…
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Ottawa approves new ‘Nightlife Commissioner’ to boost evening economy
The Canadian city has approved a plan to boost the nightlife economy, with a new Nightlife Commissioner Office.
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Why London’s first Ramadan lights celebration has been so important for Muslims everywhere
Ramadan is a time for prayer, charity and kindness to others. Having it celebrated in such a public way is…
