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Why Hosting the Olympics Is Bad for Cities
Don't count on gaining much from your moment in the sporting sun.
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Olympics 2012
What the London Grindr Outage Shows Us About Gay City Life
GPS-enabled apps have changed the going-out culture in the city.
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Videos
This English Town Could Cut Your Carbon Emissions By Half
Smart design will reduce heat energy use, electricity use and water consumption.
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G4S Gets the Boot in Newcastle
Local vendors will replace the embattled Olympics security company at soccer venue St. James' Park.
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London vs. Beijing: The Pregames
Though the spectacle has been underwhelming, London may have an edge over the Chinese capital in long-term planning.
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Photos
The Fun Is Real But the Beach Is Not
Urban beaches offer the pleasures of the seaside without the cost of getting there.
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The Big Fix
Does Neighborhood Rebranding Work?
Three international case studies illustrate the challenges of re-naming a place.
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London Mayor to Olympics Complainers: 'Put a Sock in It'
Boris Johnson hopes to quiet his naysayers.
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Olympics Attendees May Wear All the Non-Sponsor Apparel They Wish
Despite what the LOCOG chief said on the radio, Pepsi and Nike gear will not be banned at the London games.
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A Roof That Looks Like Water
The roof of the London Aquatic Center is an undulating wave of aluminum supported by Red Lauro timber and more than 3,000 tons of steel.
