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Reuters The country's almost laboratory-like conditions are a perfect place to measure the effect of human urban development on temperature.
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How to Build a Successful Downtown Stadium
Why Denver's Coors Field succeeded while Phoenix's Chase Field was a bust.
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Americans Who Actually Make Things
A look at the 8.2 million Americans who work in manufacturing of all sorts.
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Where the Green Jobs Are
Some 3.1 million people are employed in "green goods and services" jobs, but state patterns vary considerably.
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The Secret to Seattle's Booming Downtown
The recession didn't skip Seattle, but the city stuck by its downtown and reaped the rewards.
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Next Great Idea
How the Rise of the Developing World Will Help Americans
In his new book, Philip Auerswald argues the economic crisis will eventually give way to unparalleled global growth.
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Why I Love My City
Family Dollar Founder Leon Levine on the Entrepreneurialism of Charlotte
How the Southern city helped launch a billion-dollar business.
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Why People in Cities Walk Fast
Researchers have proposed a number of theories over the years — from sensory overload to the economic value of time.
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America's Uninsured Belt
The geography of where in the U.S. people lack health insurance is striking.
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The Great Jobs Shift
How major industries have changed from their peak up to today.
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The U.S. Cities With the Fastest Growing Job Markets
Last year was a decent one for employment growth in large metros.
