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Urban Wonk
Why Hasn't the Harlem Children's Zone Been Replicated Even Without Obama's Help?
As a candidate, Obama promised to bring this transformative program to 20 cities around the country. That didn't pan out, but is the president to blame?
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The Trendification of Brooklyn and the Perils of a Successful Urban Brand
Now that USA Today has written about it, surely it's time to go back to being uncool again. I can hardly wait.
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Cities Are Making Natural Disasters Deadlier
Poor design and over-development have put our burgeoning urban centers at serious risk.
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The World Cities That Tweet the Most
Jakarta bests New York and L.A. as well as Tokyo, London, and São Paulo, according to a recent study.
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A Brief History of Air-Conditioning on the New York Subway
The city has tried to provide a cool summer ride since 1905, with varying degrees of success.
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What Makes Some Train Station Waits Better Than Others?
"Queueing theory" says we hate the injustice of waiting on chaotic lines.
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Using Uber Ridership Data to Compare Cities and Neighborhoods
San Francisco's Financial District is more Manhattan-like than it is San Francisco-like, and other observations.
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The Case for Distinctive Taxi Cabs
What we lose when cities begin copying each other.
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Micro-Subletting Is Thriving in New York — But Is It Legal?
Users of sites like Airbnb are snubbing a recent law that forbids short-term apartment rentals.
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The Startling Urban Dynamic in Pennsylvania's Voter ID Law
Philadelphia voters are in uncharted territory as the state fights over restrictive new ID legislation.
