Amanda Erickson
Amanda Erickson is a senior associate editor at The Atlantic Cities.
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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.
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Thousands Celebrate Puff of White Smoke, Selection of New Pope
The crowd gathered at the Vatican is pretty excited right now.
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A City in Waiting: Outside St. Peter's Basilica
Crowds descend to await the announcement of a new Pope.
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Japan's Permanently Displaced
2 years after a devastating earthquake, 160,000 are still without housing.
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Why We Crave 'Authentic' Cities: 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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4 Months Later, the Poor Are Still Suffering Disproportionately From Sandy
Many low-income homes and apartment buildings are still dealing with significant damage.
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Myanmar Gets a Facelift
Scenes from the streets of Yangon.
