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Rankings
The U.S. Cities With the Most Leftover to Spend ... After Paying for Housing
The differences across metro areas are considerable
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Year in Review
The Best Metro Data Releases of 2011
There's never been a better time to be an urban researcher
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Rankings
The U.S. Metros That Can Most Afford to Buy Gifts This Year
Unsurprisingly, 15 of the top 20 most economically advantaged metros are located on the East and West Coasts
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Downtown San Francisco
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Photos
11 New Buildings to Visit in 2012
You might have missed these new buildings, but they're definitely worth checking out in 2012
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Urban Wonk
How Public Transit Celebrates the Holidays
A roundup of the best train lights and subway car decorations
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The Folly of Corporate Relocation Incentives
When cities compete to lure big companies, no one wins
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Solving the Public Poop Problem
San Francisco considers a plan for cheap public toilets that compost
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Fighting Job Sprawl
Placing offices close to public transit is one of the best ways to get drivers off the road
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Sculpting the History of a City
Artist’s paper sculptures recall the politics and events that shape cities
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Charts
Chart of the Day: Which Cities Have the Least Affordable Housing?
Hint: It's not New York
