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Photos
A Brief History of the Parking Meter
How a newspaperman in Oklahoma City revolutionized downtown parking.
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The Burgeoning Field of Security Perimeter Design
As bollards and Jersey barriers become ubiquitous, architects and designers look for ways to make them less hideous
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Charts
Chart of the Day: Which Cities Have the Least Affordable Housing?
Hint: It's not New York
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Bricktown
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After a Weight Loss Challenge, Oklahoma City Seeks Walkability
Four years ago, Mayor Mick Cornett challenged residents to lose a collective 1 million pounds
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The Death Row of Urban Highways
10 roads whose days cutting through cities are nearly numbered
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Designing for Density Doesn't Have to Be Ugly, or Scary
San Francisco-based architect David Baker finds beauty in buildings that house lots of people
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The 7 Cities With the Most to Lose in the NBA Lockout
In metro areas with only one professional sports team, the stakes are even higher
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Maps
For the Unemployed, Geography Can Be Destiny
Not every place and every citizen has been affected by the recession the same way
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Charts
Is Bicycle Commuting Really Catching On? And if So, Where?
A survey of 55 major U.S. cities shows big gains in many places, but plenty of regional variation
