Being in the murky waters of the Thames might seem more like an anxiety dream than a leisure activity, but with a new ‘super sewer’ set to create a significantly cleaner river, plans are afoot for a wild swimming pool – nestled between Temple and Blackfriars tube stations.

Farmopolis is an experiential floating garden and cultural space on the River Thames, pioneering a new way to farm and enjoy greenery in the capital. And it may just be the much-needed green oasis of creativity and wellbeing to help Londoners recharge and rewild.

It’s widely assumed that pragmatic elements, like a strong job or housing market, attract people to cities – but new studies show that vibrant cultural offerings, from galleries to club nights, are the real draw. How are lesser-known cities using creative clout to attract and retain residents?

Disney parks are known for making children’s dreams a reality, not for fulfilling climate scientists’ fantasies. But that’s about to change as the iconic brand branches out with Villages Nature. Set to launch in 2016, can a theme park pave the way for a host of new sustainability-focused getaways?