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Reuters 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?
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Lower State Income Tax Does Not Spur Economic Development
States with higher per capita tax collection rates are more affluent, with higher concentrations of talent and highly educated people.
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Atlantic City's Incredibly Bad Gamble on the Revel Casino
When it opened, investors promised the Revel would be a savior. Just a year later, it filed for bankruptcy.
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The Link Between High Levels of Homeownership and Unemployment
Communities with lots of homeowners may restrict labor mobility, generate longer commutes, and lower rates of new business formation.
