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Future Ai Weiwei Commentary of the Day: 3000-Year-Old Tombs Mistakenly Bulldozed in Guangzhou
CDIC/Reuters The Chinese city is building out its subway system so fast, this Shang dynasty archaeological site never stood a chance.
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Maps
Why Manufacturing Still Matters in Cities
A new report shows that 80 percent of manufacturing jobs are located in metropolitan areas.
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Rankings
America's Most Powerful Global Cities
Sizing up the global clout of U.S. cities.
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The Municipal Revenue Problem Behind China's Smoggy Cities
A new report from the World Bank argues that a better financing system is needed to reduce emissions in China.
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Why Microsoft Chose New York City
Another step in New York's rise as an urban center for tech.
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Cleveland’s Downtown Rebound
Growth downtown has outpaced Cleveland's suburbs and exurbs.
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Photos
What the Recession Looks Like in Spain
Images tell the story of the country's struggle to get its economy back in order.
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Photos
May Day Around the World
A look at how different cities spent International Labor Day.
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Best U.S. Metros for Women's Well-Being
Large U.S. cities offer high quality of life for women, according to the Social Science Research Council.
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What Makes Some Cities Greener Than Others
The economic factors behind pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Charts
Why Bigger Cities Are Greener
Denser, more populous cities are more energy efficient than their smaller counterparts.
