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Convention Towns, Zoning Overhauls, and Physics Experiments: The Best #CityReads of the Week
Our weekly look back at the stories you may have missed.
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How a Political Convention Helped Save America's First Modernist Skyscraper
In 2000, the RNC unwittingly became a preservationist force in Philadelphia.
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Charts
Where Your Sofa Is High-Demand Real Estate
New York City and San Francisco are the most "requested" destinations on CouchSurfing.org.
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Urban Wonk
Why Restaurant Week Won't Die, Despite the Haters
Every year, critics complain about amateur eaters and disappointing food. So why do so many cities keep the tradition going?
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The Case for Weird Buildings, Indianapolis Skepticism, and a Renter's Respite: The Best #CityReads of the Week
Our weekly look back at the stories you may have missed.
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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.
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Videos
In Philadelphia, a Porch for an Entire City
A block-long plaza replaces an unnecessary parking lane with tables, shade, and perhaps a farmers’ market or beer garden.
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A Greener, Safer Empty Lot
How a little yardwork can reduce crime and improve a neighborhood's sense of safety.
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Videos
This Is Why You Don't Mind-Meld With Your Smartphone in the Subway
Philadelphia officials want to combat such painful examples of "distracted walking."
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Maps
Decline of the Day: Stop and Frisk Down 34 Percent in New York
With legal challenges mounting, the NYPD conducted 70,000 fewer stops last quarter.
