Sommer Mathis
Sommer Mathis is editor of The Atlantic Cities. Previously she spent five years editing and reporting on the D.C. metro area at DCist.com and TBD.com.
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Urban Wonk
8 Urban Policy Ideas for Obama's 2nd Term
8 policy ideas the president should feel more than free to steal.
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After Sandy: The Best #CityReads of the Week
Our weekly look back at the stories you may have missed.
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Sandy Takes Manhattan
Large parts of New York City are in the dark and under water.
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Hurricane Sandy Provokes the Largest Preemptive Public Transportation Shutdown in U.S. History
As Sandy bears down on the East Coast, some of the biggest cities in America come to a virtual standstill.
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'Everybody Is Resistant to Change'
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg explains why he'll win you over on sodas, and everything else, in the end.
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Why Sometimes You Can Smell the Sewer Even Though You Mostly Can't
5 reasons you might get a sudden whiff of something unpleasant.
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A Global View of Architectural Conservation: The Best #CityReads of the Week
Our weekly look back at the stories you may have missed.
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Debate Omissions and Parking in L.A.: The Best #CityReads of the Week
Our weekly look back at the stories you may have missed.
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The Secret to D.C.'s Budget Surplus? Traffic Cameras and Rich People Dying
Also, high per capita incomes and a booming population.
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A More Pressing Park(ing) Day: The Best #CityReads of the Week
Our weekly look back at the stories you may have missed.
