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Rankings
The Most Artistic Cities in America
Some smaller neighborhoods maintain surprisingly vibrant artistic communities
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The Big Fix
Why Your Water Bill Must Go Up
America's water infrastructure crisis is going to get a lot worse—and a lot more expensive—before it gets better
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Charts
Thanksgiving Boom Towns
Which cities will get the most visitors this holiday weekend?
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Urban Wonk
For Once, the Federal Government Gets Sustainability Right
A new line of HUD grants will help communities improve their planning, mass transit and walkability
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White Roofs Cool Cities More Than Trees
Reflective roofing programs may also be a vast deal more effective than green ones
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Grocery Stores on Wheels
Mobile fresh food trucks are popping up in under-served neighborhoods all over the country
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Drones on the Force
Unmanned aerial vehicles are becoming a hot new tool for police departments
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Chicago Will Let Buses Ride the Shoulder to Beat the Rush
A growing number of cities are letting buses cruise highway shoulders to improve service
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Is Blotting the Best Solution for Shrinking Cities?
In places like Cleveland, Detroit, and Chicago, homeowners are being encouraged to expand the footprint of their properties
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Maps
Where the Twitterati Live
Why the world's most popular tweeters are clustered in a handful of American cities—and Brazil
