Matthew Yglesias
Matthew Yglesias is business and economics reporter at Slate.
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The Mixed-Up Politics of Urbanism
Neither end of the political spectrum gets it right when it comes to smart growth, leaving too many Americans priced out of economically vibrant cities.
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The 'Occupy' Protests and the Burden of the City
As cities like Oakland and Atlanta crack down, remember the vital civic role city centers play
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Urban Wonk
The Folly of City-Owned Parking Garages
Guaranteeing cheap downtown parking creates all the wrong incentives for drivers
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Urban Wonk
Another Problem With Zuccotti Park: It Isn't a Very Good Park
Semi-coercing private companies into building parks is a good way to build some pretty bad parks
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Urban Wonk
Cash-Strapped Cities Struggle to Maintain Mass Transit
The last thing we need right now is to make it harder for people to get to work
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Urban Wonk
The Economics of Saving Independent Businesses
Everyone loves the idea of the neighborhood book store, but signing petitions isn't going to keep them open
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Urban Wonk
Urban School Reform as Housing Policy
The link between schooling and place isn’t going away any time soon
