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Photos
North America's Most Distinctive Theater Marquees
A sampling of some of the most vibrant, colorful signs.
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Urban Wonk
How to Make a Greener Parking Lot
They aren't going away, but we can at least limit their harm.
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Not Every City Can Be the 'Most Bicycle-Friendly'
A few ideas for less competitive but still worthwhile city superlatives.
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How Gay Populations Influence Housing Prices
A new study finds that whether home values go up or down as same-sex households increase depends on a neighborhood's political slant
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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
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The Folly of Corporate Relocation Incentives
When cities compete to lure big companies, no one wins
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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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America's Best New Parks
By mixing fresh design with a variety of uses, these spaces represent the future of city parks
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Urban Planning in the iPhone Age
A new generation of apps make life easier for urban planners and urban dwellers
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Reimagining the Downtown Casino
Cincinnati's first casino will incorporate a consciously urban design

