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The Big Fix
The Anxiety of the Forever Renter
We know that homeownership is no longer the panacea it once was. But what if you still want it anyway?
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Chicago Will Let Buses Ride the Shoulder to Beat the Rush
A growing number of cities are letting buses cruise highway shoulders to improve service
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Maps
Where the Twitterati Live
Why the world's most popular tweeters are clustered in a handful of American cities—and Brazil
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Photos
America's Best New Parks
By mixing fresh design with a variety of uses, these spaces represent the future of city parks
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Maps
Where Creative Class Women Should Work
Some states treat their creative women better than others
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Videos
10 Addictive Urban Web Cams
Stream Las Vegas weddings, construction in Iran, or one of the longest DMV lines in the country
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Rankings
The Best U.S. States for Working Women
Geography makes a clear difference in how much women earn in the workforce
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Maps
Where the 1% Live
The richest Americans are gathered in a handful of metropolitan areas
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Photos
The Best and Worst of the World's Central Plazas and Squares
A pair of slideshows illuminating what makes a public gathering space work and what doesn't
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Urban Wonk
Commuting: One More Thing Europe Is Better At
A new tool makes it clear just how car-dependent Americans still are
