May 22, 2013 - Today on The Atlantic Cities
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Quantifying the Cost of Sprawl
In infrastructure, service delivery and tax receipts. Full article »
Moore, Oklahoma, Has an Uncanny History of Violent Tornadoes
Three major twisters have hit the city since 1999. Here's a look at how improbable that is. Full article »
Maps
How Climate Change May Reshape Tornado Season
Of all the weather phenomena, from droughts to hurricanes, it's hardest to figure out how a warmer planet will impact Tornado Alley. Here's why.
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Photos
Miami's Newest Proposed Tourist Attraction: A Gigantic Fake Sun
The giant artificial orb would sit in the middle of the harbor and change color throughout the day to replicate solar effects. Full article »
Atlanta's Getting a Ferris Wheel
The city has approved plans for SkyView Atlanta, scheduled to debut next month. Full article »
The Surprising Reason Oklahoma Doesn't Have Enough Tornado Shelters
Yesterday's tornado was deadly not just because of the vagaries of the sky. It was deadly, too, because of the fickleness of the ground. Full article »
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