For Munich residents, the River Isar is an integral part of daily life; for some people it’s even a regular thorough-fare. Now the city is restoring the riverscape — and a new city pool is on the horizon. Every morning, ahead of his commute, Benjamin David not only checks the weather forecast but also the water level of the Isar. Instead of taking the car or bike to work, the 41-year-old social entrepreneur folds his suit into a waterproof nylon bag and dips into the river, swim-ming 2km to his office in central Munich. “This is where we grew up, […]