WELCOME
Several years ago, I asked myself: how come most people don’t know much about their own city? Or even other cities? Why do we like it here and what makes us stay? Whether we’re home or change our scenery once in a
to go out there and observe, capture, show and share,
while: what is it we want to explore and what is it we
using this network as a tool to share valuable stories
want to learn? Something I often quote when explaining
on city life and culture; but to also, with collections of
my vision, is that our current way of experiencing a city
stories, to create a context of understanding on why
is just like a onenightstand. We get in, take it all in,
they love their city and how it’s developing.
leave, and never call back. Therefore, we’re extremely proud, moving forward We tend to be after things, constantly consuming,
from an online magazine and hosting local speaker
asking ourselves: where can we eat, drink, sleep, shop
events, to finally bring you the best stories of our cities
and party? But why don’t we ask ourselves how people
to your doorstep via print.
live in these cities, how they move, what has changed and what has been trending over the years? What’s the
So whatever your blood type is, whether you’re a
less visible, real culture of a particular city?
fellow citizen, an expat or a traveller, let’s create these connections with like-minded citizens across the globe.
The answers to these questions can only be found through social context, through interaction with people
We hope you’ll enjoy all the people, places and stories
that give us a sense of belonging, a sense of acceptance
from our cities in this first issue of A City Made By
and direction.
People. And we hope you’ll feel inspired to join us in this exciting journey.
And it’s those people, citizens, who make us feel at home, knowing how to move and behave… it’s people
With kind regards,
who create their city, every single day.
Robin Cox City Enthusiast Officer (CEO)
It was that moment I started shaping a network of citizens, a like-minded and committed collective of city correspondents. Curious and excited citizens who like
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