Editorial policy

Lively City Journal aims to make urban places easier to understand with careful wording, clear distinctions and transparent corrections. Articles are written for general readers and do not replace local or professional guidance.

Accuracy and scope

We check factual claims against suitable material available for the article and take care not to turn an example into a universal rule. Where a point is uncertain, contested or dependent on local context, the wording should make that clear. We do not claim first-hand visits, testing or research that has not taken place.

Independence and partnerships

Editorial choices are made for reader value, not as a promise of favourable coverage. Paid collaborations and partner material are labelled clearly so readers can distinguish them from independent editorial work. A partnership does not guarantee inclusion in editorial coverage.

Corrections

If you spot a factual error or unclear passage, contact us with the article title and the detail in question. We review correction requests and update material when warranted, making significant changes clear to readers where appropriate.

Illustrations

Some illustrations may be AI-generated. Illustrations are not evidence of a real place, event or object unless the accompanying text explicitly establishes that context.