WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 · THE GLOBAL EDITIONIndependent journalism. A wider perspective. ↗
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From greener streets to a new way of living together, the world’s urban spaces are quietly being reimagined.

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The real transformation may be quieter than we think.

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