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The Big Fix
The Secret Energy Drain on Cities: Streetlights
San Diego County has made it easy for its cities to convert to energy-efficient streetlights.
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Photos
North America's Most Distinctive Theater Marquees
A sampling of some of the most vibrant, colorful signs.
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Where You Live Could Make Your Kids Fat
A new study suggests that zip codes are as important as genetic code in childhood obesity.
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Photos
Is the Retro Ballpark Movement Officially Over?
20 years since Camden Yards opened in Baltimore, a look back on the stadium design that's emerged since.
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Photos
The Streetcar As a City's Moving Symbol
A survey of light rail aesthetics from around the world.
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Zipcar's Cities of the Future
Zipcar ranks U.S. cities on innovation, sustainability, and creativity.
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Maps
The American Worker's Housing Affordability Crisis
Nearly a quarter of working households spend more than 50 percent of their income on housing.
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A Lukewarm Report Card for High-Occupancy Toll Lanes
These roadways have performed well by some traffic standards, but problems remain.
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The Next Metro Economy
San Diego Pushes Hard on Electric Vehicles
A public/private partnership that will help better understand EV consumer behavior
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A Fight for the Future of San Diego
Officials think they crafted a balanced regional transportation plan; two environmental groups, and the state Attorney General, don't
