Mark Byrnes
Mark Byrnes is an associate editor at The Atlantic Cities.
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Videos
Tom Connors, Folk Singer and Chronicler of All Things Canada, Dies at 77
"Stompin' Tom" sang about the life of a streetcar driver, hauling a load of potatoes from Prince Edward Island.
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An Urban-Suburban Compromise to Revitalize a Buffalo Neighborhood
Larkinville, Buffalo's most successful urban development initiative in decades, merges city hip with suburban convenience.
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Can Syracuse Resurrect Its Street Life?
A handful of new buildings bring commerce and artists to the sidewalks.
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Photos
The Rise and Fall of One of America's Most Innovative Hotel Chains
Statler grew up with America's cities.
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Videos
That Adorable Local Ad That Defined Your Childhood Ran in 100 Markets
The "Hello News" jingle personalized local TV news for a generation of watchers.
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What Super Bowl Fans Can Expect From the Revamped Superdome
$185 million in renovations buys you a pretty snazzy facility.
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Toronto's Reimagined Maple Leaf Gardens Fulfills its Destiny (at Long Last)
There's no hockey, but a grocery store and sports center are drawing people from around the city.
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Bethlehem Steel's Redevelopment: Winners and Losers in Public-Private Partnerships
Sands Casino revitalized a major parcel of unused land, bringing a hotel and award-winning arts center along with it. But partnering with a casino can come at a cost.
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The NHL May Have Been Quiet, But Teams' Real Estate Guys Sure Were Busy
During the lockout, some teams changed arenas, others asked for new ones, and some even pushed forward with condo towers and complexes.
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Richmond's Fledgling Street Art Scene
Artists redecorated a dead space between two vibrant sections of Richmond. But connectivity issues still keep visitors away.
