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Photos
An Artist Reinvents Architectural Photography via iPhone
An Atlanta-based telecommunications professional creates stunning design pieces using only her phone.
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Urban Wonk
Why a Good Bar Is Essential to Sustainable Communities
A "third space" that encourages socialization, its easy access reduces emissions as well as drunk driving.
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Videos
Journey Through the Intestines of an Airline Baggage System
Ever wonder what an airline stowaway sees when peaking out from within his Samsonite sanctuary?
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Photos
The End of the Domed Stadium
Once seen as a civic gem, demand for a permanently enclosed stadium has dwindled.
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Best Places for New College Grads, 2012
The job market for this year's college graduates is tough, but choosing the right city can make all the difference.
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Maps
The Top U.S. Cities for New Home Construction
Where construction markets are picking up again.
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Have Guitar, Will Sing Songs About Urban Planning
Melanie Hammet wants to turn obscure zoning ordinances into the universal language of song.
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Which Cities Are the Musical Trend Setters?
A new study ranks Atlanta, not New York or L.A., as the most influential on our musical tastes.
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Urban Wonk
What Developers Get Wrong About Smart Growth
Cities need higher densities, but they also need green space.
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Why the Federal Government Should Give More Power to Mayors
America's metro areas generate 80 percent of the country's GDP. But so far, that economic reality has not generated a proportional amount of political clout.

