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Maps
America's Best Places for a Raise
Where you live can determine how much more you'll be making next year.
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Maps
Mapmaker, Artist, or Programmer?
Self-described "map geek" Eric Fischer uses urban data to make some of the web's most intriguing spatial images.
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The Case for Eliminating Disabled Parking Placards
They invite fraud, drain city revenue, and often fail to help those who need it most — new research proposes an alternative.
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Accidental Curb Art of the Day: Mosquito Abatement Paint Dots
One S.F. designer sees beauty in the markings left behind on his city's storm drains.
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How Long Will You Need to Save to Buy a Home In Your City?
You might earn more in places like San Francisco and New York – but it'll take you years to save for a down payment in those markets.
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The Next Generation of DIY Urbanism Projects: So Much Cooler Than Parklets
Just wait til you see the PPPlanter on a street corner near you.
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Maps
America's Leading College Towns
Mapping the metros with the largest share and largest number of college students.
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Maps
Maps of the Day: 33,000 of Them, At Your Disposal
This is the coolest website in the world.
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Is a VMT Tax a Good Idea?
San Francisco is the latest city to consider a vehicle-miles traveled fee system.
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Maps
America's Leading High-Tech, Venture Capital Centers
New data tracks the geography of technology investment.

