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Urban Wonk
Turns Out Where You Live Really Does Shape Who You Are
Those stereotypes you hear about people in Boston and San Francisco – there's actually something to them.
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Charts
The Tragic Geography of Disconnected Youth
One in seven young Americans are neither working nor going to school.
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Julián Castro's Message: What San Antonio Can Teach Us About Government and Growth
Mayor Julián Castro understands the power of government during economic downturns. Will he address this at the Democratic National Convention?
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Maps
The Future of Aerial Mapmaking: Cheap Helium Balloons
A $95 DIY kit can help you map your city with higher resolution than Google Earth can.
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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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Maps
The Rise of Economic Segregation
Increasing income inequality is changing the patterns of where Americans live, according to a new report.
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Democracy in America
This Week in Bans: San Andreas Battles Wolf-Dogs
Also, Texas takes aim at drinking beer while tubing and the less said about Kenya's underwear-based moonshine, the better.
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Urban Wonk
Cities That Wouldn't Exist Without Air Conditioning
The invention of the air conditioner is still shaping the future growth of global metros.
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The Fastest Road in America
Texas bets drivers will pay more than $5 to drive 5 mph faster between San Antonio and Austin.
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Photos
The End of the Domed Stadium
Once seen as a civic gem, demand for a permanently enclosed stadium has dwindled.
