Amanda Erickson
Amanda Erickson is a senior associate editor at The Atlantic Cities.
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This Is What It Looks Like to Stop a Bank Run Before It Starts
After two weeks of chaos, Cyprus opens its banks again. But borrowing was tightly controlled.
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An On-the-Go Air Filtration System for Beijing's Bikers
The air is so bad, cyclists have taken to creating their own breathing contraptions just to get by.
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Seville's Wild Pre-Easter Processions
A week-long parade, featuring wooden sculptures of the Passion
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Bankrupt Vs. Broke: What's the Difference: Best #CityReads of the Week
Our weekly roundup of the most intriguing articles about cities and urbanism we've come across in the past seven days.
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The End of Private Schools?
Enrollment is declining, and charter schools are the most likely culprit.
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Central Asia Rings in the New Year By Jumping, Repeatedly, Over Giant Fires
The start of spring comes with its own set of traditions.
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10 Years After the Iraq War, How Has Baghdad Changed?
The city is bustling, with parks and nightclubs, but deep scars remain.
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Meet Thor, the Mexican Superhero Street Artist Who Rides Public Transit
Ruben Oviedo has been performing in downtown Mexico City for about a year.
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Eyesore Solution of the Day: Vegetation Decorations for Construction Fences
Planters cover up offensive projects.
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A Public Transit Pope: Francis Rode Buses Instead of Limos Through Buenos Aires
The new Pope was born in Buenos Aires, and is celebrated for his humility.
