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The Case for Eliminating Disabled Parking Placards
They invite fraud, drain city revenue, and often fail to help those who need it most — new research proposes an alternative.
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Why You Shouldn't Let Your Dog Pee on Trees
An investigation of how canine urine contributes to urban plant death.
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Photos
Turn Scaffolding Into a Cozy Seating Area
These chairs, tables and hanging flower pots latch on for easy relaxation.
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In New York, Toward a Harmony of Police and Cyclists
A bicycling advocate says both riders and cops must work to improve their relationship.
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Rankings
How Long Will You Need to Save to Buy a Home In Your City?
You might earn more in places like San Francisco and New York – but it'll take you years to save for a down payment in those markets.
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A Small-Space Design Bible
Author Kyle Schuneman talks interior design on the tiniest of budgets in his latest, The First Apartment Book: Cool Design for Small Spaces.
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How Honest Is Your City?
An experiment tests the honor system across a wide range of demographics and places.
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Shooting at Empire State Building: What Will Happen If Injured Bystanders Sue the NYPD?
A recent ruling suggests the courts would support the officers' actions at the Empire State Building, should a lawsuit arise.
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Maps
America's Leading College Towns
Mapping the metros with the largest share and largest number of college students.
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Nabe or Hood? A Brief History of Shortening 'Neighborhood'
Finding the origins of nabe proved easier than explaining its current popularity.
