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Maps
The Rise of the Super Commuter
The number of people who work in a different city than they live is growing rapidly.
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Can the Feds Save the Housing Market?
An ambitious new program would transform foreclosed homes into rentals. But will it help the cities that need it most?
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Getting a Handel on Transit Crime
Some public transportation systems are using classical music to deter criminals — but does it work?
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U.S. Cities Are Losing 4 Million Trees a Year
Tree coverage is steadily shrinking in urban America, according to a new study of aerial photos.
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Photos
The Surprisingly Complex Art of Urban Wayfinding
Why some signs help you get where you're going while others get you lost.
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Rankings
America's Most Literate Cities Not Necessarily the Wealthiest
Central Connecticut State University's annual study found no correlation between the wealth of a city and its literacy rate.
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Why the Most Environmental Building is the Building We've Already Built
A new report suggests that retrofitting is almost always more energy efficient
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How to Entice Car Owners to Switch to Public Transit
A new report, based on an evaluation of Atlanta's transit system, suggests expanding into job centers and improving transfers
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Postcard
Postcard From Atlanta
Photos from Moreland Avenue and other news
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Year in Review
The Best Of 'Best Ofs' of 2011
A round-up of the strangest city highlights from alternative weeklies around the country
