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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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Democracy in America
Great Moments in the History of Boondoggles
Three of the most embarrassing wastes of city taxpayer money ever recorded.
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What Critics Get Wrong About Creative Cities
Economic development, innovation and creativity are undoubtedly connected. Squabbling about which comes first misses the point.
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Urban Wonk
Why We Pay More for Walkable Neighborhoods
New data points to the economic power of walkable neighborhoods – and the high cost of living in them.
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'Crowd-Sourcing Can't Build Bridges': Looking Beyond the Rebuild Era
Cities and citizens are working together to rebuild communities and grow jobs. What comes next?
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Postcard
New York as Flyover Country
U.S. Navy Blue Angels soar above the World Trade Center as part of Fleet Week.
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Will Chinese Investors Build a Chinese Town in Rural Michigan?
Or perhaps the better question is, can they?
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Videos
Detroit's Creative Potential
The second installment in a five-part series featuring Richard Florida leading a conversation on the future of the Motor City.
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Rethinking Our Cities in the Rebuild Era
In recent years, we've seen an explosion of events and organizations aiming to remake our neighborhoods and our cities.
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Charts
The Stingy Cities That Kick In the Least To Social Security
We're looking at you, Manhattan.
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The Big Fix
Can Revel Save Atlantic City?
New Jersey's gambling revenues have fallen every year since 2006. With its newest property, Atlantic City pins its hopes on luxury tourism.
