The Best of City Makers

Stand-up comedy in Singapore, pollution-eating islands in Seattle, a hip Providence library, and Boomers who love cohousing: These are just a few of the topics we've covered in City Makers since the series began in September. Over five months and more than 70 articles, CityLab writers uncovered stories of urban change and advocacy that are new, surprising, and almost mind-bogglingly diverse. Thank you for following along and sharing your thoughts.

The series intentionally cast a wide net. We wanted stories from cities around the world, touching on every aspect of urban life: housing, public safety, architecture and design, transportation, and the economy (just for starters). We wanted to profile innovators from all corners of the globe and walks of life, especially those we're liable to overlook. A great example is Patricia Herrera, who brought water and new jobs to the Manila slum where she lives.