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Zürich leaps into the winning spot with its extraordinary urban plans. You might think that, with its fantastic natural setting and a transport system that is the envy of the world (SBB, the state-controlled railway, has a 96 per cent punctuality rate), Zürich would be smugly content. Instead the city is expanding its tram system, main railway station and its already state-of-the-art and well-connected airport (there are 24 daily flights to London alone). It is also leading the way in protecting the climate - residents have voted to impose on themselves strict new emission targets.
Writer: Alexandra Williams Photographer: Roberto Ceccarelli Illustrator: Chris Turnham
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