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What's Behind San Francisco's Sudden Building Boom?
Traditionally stingy with new growth, the city appears to be on the cusp of a major construction cycle.
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The Sad and Telling Reaction of School Districts Everywhere to Sandy Hook
Monday brings an awkward mix of grief and preparation.
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Year in Review
The 10 Healthiest U.S. Housing Markets Going in to 2013
Metros with strong job growth, low vacancy rates and low foreclosure inventory.
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Postcard
In Seattle, Hundreds of Same-Sex Couples Line Up to Marry
Gay marriage became legal in Washington today. And some couples weren't wasting any time.
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Maps
The Leading U.S. Cities for LGBT Equality
They are mostly found on the coasts, according to a new study.
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Videos
This Could Be the Key to Making Downtowns Greener
This green wall out of the University of Washington could bring plant life to dense urban areas where green space is hard to come by.
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Maps
To Get America Growing Again, We Have to Look to Our Most Productive Metro Areas
The United States is not just as a single national economy but a collection of city and metro economies, and they're growing at starkly different rates.
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Videos
Dance of the Day: In the Streets
You can dance if you want to; you can leave your friends behind.
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Videos
Saving Seattle's Neighborhood Authenticity Through Better Buildings
A short documentary examines how to prevent South Lake Union from becoming another blah maze of featureless buildings.
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Democracy in America
2012 Ballot Initiatives: Local Winners and Losers
A cities-focused look at the outcome of key state and local ballot initiatives.
