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Hispanic Segregation Is Declining in U.S. Metros
At least, that's the case for every national-original group but Mexicans.
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Why We Just Might Want to Build Skyscrapers Out of Wood
Vancouver-based architect Michael Green is trying to convince the world to construct tall wood buildings.
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Daylight Saving and Crime: The Best #CityReads of the Week
Our weekly roundup of the most intriguing articles about cities and urbanism we've come across in the past seven days.
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Best U.S. Cities for St. Patrick's Day? Anywhere But Texas
The Northeast Corridor is, unsurprisingly, the promised land of Irish bars and restaurants.
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The Devastating Impact of Persistent Crime on Teens
In low-income urban neighborhoods, daily exposure to violence is a reality for many young people.
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A Brief History of Suburbia's Rise and Fall
A new paper tracks suburbia from its ideological roots in the Victorian era to its harsh detractors in the modern age.
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Providence Wins Mayors Challenge Prize for Early Childhood Project
The $9 million Bloomberg Philanthropies contest also awards innovations from Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia and Santa Monica.
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Code Enforcement Goes High-Tech
CityScan uses street-mapping technology and public records to find hidden violations.
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An Imprecise Geography of Obnoxious Snowstorm Nicknames
From Snowpocalypse to Snowquester.
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Just Think of All the Things You Could Do With an Affordable Infrared Scanner for Your Smartphone
The Mu Thermal Imager, which detects drafty doors and windows, aims to be an affordable device for improving your home's energy efficiency.
