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Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx Tapped to Head the Department of Transportation
Finally, a replacement for Ray LaHood.
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Can Charlotte Rise Again?
The mayor's ambitious redevelopment plan faces steep hurdles in gaining support from a politically divided city.
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City on the Brink: Charlotte's Recession-Era Unraveling
The U.S. financial meltdown, coupled with a major education crisis, left the city reeling.
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Urban Wonk
Anatomy of a Boomtown: The Real Story Behind the Rise of Charlotte
Despite recession-era setbacks, the city is celebrated as a success story. Can it stay that way?
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Convention Towns, Zoning Overhauls, and Physics Experiments: The Best #CityReads of the Week
Our weekly look back at the stories you may have missed.
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10 Signs the RNC Is a Way Bigger Deal for Tampa Than the Super Bowl
The city has plenty of experience putting on the NFL's big event. But hosting a convention will be something different.
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Urban Wonk
What Not to Bring to the 2012 Conventions
Your lasers, your bike locks, your pieces of wood, and any hopes you had of actually getting near the action.
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The U.S. Airports Most Likely To Influence the Spread of Global Disease
The worst culprits aren't necessarily the ones you'd expect.
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The Big Fix
How the New iPhone Will Expose Cities Lagging on Open Data
Once Apple releases its new mapping software, you'll only be able to find the bus if you live in a city with open data.
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The Awesome Power of ToolBanks
A simple idea has exponential benefits for cities and communities.
