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Michael Wolf Photos of Hong Kong high-rises that appear both claustrophobic and stunning.
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A Quest to Save New York City's Disappearing Diners
Preservationist Michael Perlman, who calls diners "cornerstones of Americana," has a unique niche.
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Do Rising Home Values Make People Feel Richer?
Evidence debunking the "wealth effect."
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The Inequality of Urban Tree Cover
Minorities are significantly more likely to live in heat-prone neighborhoods that will be particularly at risk with climate change.
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A Proposal to Make the Micro Apartment a Little More Livable
The dormitory meets the real world.
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The Link Between High Levels of Homeownership and Unemployment
Communities with lots of homeowners may restrict labor mobility, generate longer commutes, and lower rates of new business formation.
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Transforming Public Housing, Minus the Wrecking Ball
New York's overhaul offers room not only for new, revenue-producing housing but the creation of whole neighborhoods.
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A Tumblr of Utterly Terrible 'Affordable' Apartments
"Top bunk is $500 per month, bottom bunk is $600 per month."
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The Harrowing Tale of a Manhunt Through the Tunnels of Harlem
An alleged jewel thief dodged the police by sprinting through the city's subway tunnels -- all while wearing handcuffs.
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Where Working Households Are Struggling the Most to Pay Their Rent
More than a quarter of America's working renter households now spend a majority of their income on rent.
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How Americans' Taste in Houses Has Evolved Over the Last Century
From tin ceilings to pot shelves.
