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Silicon Valley's Downtown Dilemma
Can the city densify and improve connectivity without losing its character and funky mix of ethnic eateries and small businesses?
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Has the Christian Church Forgotten Its Urban Roots?
Two pastors make the case that American Christians need to shed their "anti-urban bias" before their religion becomes marginalized.
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Lessons From Silicon Valley's 'Downtown'
A new report from SPUR traces the decline of downtown San Jose.
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Maps
The Neighborhoods With the Most Single Ladies (and Men)
Just in time for Valentine's Day.
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Does Human Capital Tend to Cluster in Center Cities or the Suburbs?
According to new research, where college-educated folks live has a lot to do with population size.
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Silicon Valley Can't Get Transit Right
Less than 1 percent of Santa Clara County residents ride VTA light rail, and taxpayers subsidize 85 percent of the operating costs.
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The Big Fix
Is There Less Drunk Driving in the South, Or Just Less Data?
We've got a couple of theories.
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Maps
America's Most Religiously Diverse Cities
Four percent of the country identifies as Jewish, Muslim, Hindu or Buddhist. A peek at where those communities are clustered.
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The Stark Geographic Inequality of the Home Mortgage Interest Deduction
A small number of coastal cities get the bulk of the benefit.
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Solo Drivers Say They Benefit From App Communities
"Networked" commuters are reporting a more positive driving experience.
