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City observationJuly 18, 20265 min
The EIU Global Liveability Ranking for 2026 has been announced, with Copenhagen taking the top spot for the second consecutive year. This ranking is not just a set of data; it also reflects people's deep-seated aspirations for urban life: safety, nature, community, and sustainability.
By Olivia Reed
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City observationJuly 10, 20265 min
From the Micro Biennial in Medina, New York to the Decennial Exhibition in Connecticut, both exhibitions attempt to redefine the relationship between art and place in different ways. But perhaps the real question is: in a fluid world, what truly qualifies as a "local"?
By Olivia Reed
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City observationJune 28, 20263 min
The ideological divides in cities seem to be deepening, but new research shows that when people focus on local life and common goals, "we" can transcend "them." From Moscow to Canada, scientists are using research to help societies find the power of unity.
By Olivia Reed
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City observationJune 23, 20263 min
创纪录数量的澳大利亚游客正在用东京的霓虹灯交换温泉小镇、古老小径和田园诗般的岛屿。一场更深层次的文化沉浸运动正在重塑我们体验日本的方式。
By Olivia Reed
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City observationJune 10, 20264 min
Time Out releases the 2026 list of the world's top 20 food cities, with Lima topping the list and New York returning to 15th place. We interpret the trends behind this culinary landscape shift from the perspective of urban lifestyle.
By Olivia Reed
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City observationJune 1, 20265 min
Tokyo is redefining “eating” as a kind of urban experience. Ariake will welcome Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum 2026, which is not only a food event, but also reflects a growing taste-driven trend in Japanese travel: people no longer come only for the sights, but also stay for the table, the neighborhood atmosphere, and the rhythm of everyday city life.
By Olivia Reed
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City observationMay 29, 20265 min
Several galleries and cultural institutions in Lisson Grove are joining forces to put this long-understated London neighborhood back on the city’s cultural map: it draws appeal not through flashy redevelopment, but through a blended character of art, community, and everyday life.
By Olivia Reed