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On a continent with particularly soft international borders, the success (or failure) of cities in navigating the recession has remained largely unexamined.
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Why Suburban Poverty Is Less Visible and More Insidious
Today's poor have a new problem: isolation.
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The Suburbanization of Poverty
Public perception has yet to catch up to the reality that the poor now live in the suburbs, too.
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When Gun Control Fails: Best #Cityreads of the Week
Our weekly roundup of the most intriguing articles about cities and urbanism we've come across in the past seven days.
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This Map Explains Louisville's Entire Economy
Two-thirds of U.S. cities are less than 24 hours from Louisville by ground; and three-fourths can be reached within a 2-hour flight.
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Do Rising Home Values Make People Feel Richer?
Evidence debunking the "wealth effect."
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How to Save Water-Starved Cities
The key, according to a new report, is forming partnerships with farmers.
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Worst Cities for Dog Attacks, According to the U.S. Postal Service
If your pet bites a postal worker, you're going to have to come get your mail yourself.
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How Congress Can Help Rust Belt Cities Attract (and Keep) High-Skill Immigrants
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Why Every Mayor Could Benefit From Some Business Experience
An interview with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer.
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A Wild New Way to Make Money Off of Urban Trees
America's urban trees absorb 25.6 million tonnes of CO2 annually. That carbon storage is worth $50.5 billion a year, but can cities profit?
