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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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What the Latest Report on Racial Inequality Doesn't Tell Us
New numbers from the Urban Institute require some context.
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Should Cities of the Future Look More to the Past?
A conversation with philanthropist Richard H. Driehaus about the importance of traditional architecture.
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When Preparing for Major Events, How Should Cities Balance Civil Rights and Security?
As Chicago readies to host the G8 and NATO summits, its police force gets ready for what could be a historic gathering of protesters.
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A Moveable Chief: A Conversation With Chicago Transportation Commissioner Gabe Klein
The former D.C. transportation leader reflects on taking his show on the road.
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How We Plowed Before Snow Plows Were Invented
A short history of snow removal in America's cities.
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'I Hate the Blue Line' and Other Things Transit Systems Can Learn From Twitter
Public transportation riders aren't shy about expressing their displeasure when things go wrong
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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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In Chicago, A Store for Bike Snobs (and Coffee Lovers)
A new shop will sell hand-made, locally built bicycles to riders who want to stay a while
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Zen and the Art of Snow Plow Maintenance
When it comes to allocating resources to remove snow, cities can often only guess and hope for the best
