How to build a city? Focus on quality of life

Monocle 24: The Urbanist by Winkontent Ltd. 759286

Aug 13, 202632:52Society & Culture

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.

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