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What Cities Looking to Shrink Can Learn From New Orleans
Those who choose to stay in derelict, empty neighborhoods can often pinpoint a place's particular value.
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The Big Fix
The Elusiveness of Police Accountability
If Trayvon Martin had been shot by an officer, his killing wouldn't have sparked a national outcry. Why it's so hard to hold officers accountable for excessive force.
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Maps
Mapping How the Seas Will Eat Coastal U.S. Cities
Miami, Boston, New Orleans, Washington, D.C., and other places that could have entire neighborhoods underwater by 2050.
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Charts
The U.S. Metro Areas That Attract the Most Seniors
America is aging quickly, but some cities are welcoming more seniors than others.
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Postcard
Postcard From New Orleans
Investigators foil a murder-for-hire and other news.
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Urban Wonk
How Cities Can Build a Cultural Identity
What cities can learn from New Orleans' music scene.
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The Last Katrina Trailer Finally Leaves New Orleans
It's about time.
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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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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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Guerrilla Wayfinding in Raleigh
Plus a look back at some of our favorite recent tactical urbanism installations.
