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Reuters It's been a bruising and emotional year for Chicago's Board of Education and opponents alike. But the hardest part is still to come.
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The Coming Bold Transformation of the American City
The U.S. is expected to add 74.3 million new homes by 2050. How will its city evolve to meet this demand?
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How Do You Get Conservatives to Buy Energy Efficient Products?
For starters, don't tell them it'll help fight climate change or "protect the environment."
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Domestic Violence Survivors Who Call the Cops Risk Eviction in Some Places
Some cities require landlords to evict tenants who call 911 3 times within 4 months. The rule puts women in grave danger.
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China's Lost Rivers
20 years ago, there were 50,000 rivers in China. Now, more than 28,000 of these rivers are missing. Why?
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What the Government Has Spent on Sandy So Far
6 months after Sandy, the feds haven't spent nearly as much as they will on recovery efforts.
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Piles of Sneakers, Rose Petals and Other Moving Memorials to Boston
From the city and beyond.
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Yerevan Loves Grandiose Graves, But It's Running Out of Room for Them
Only four of the city's cemeteries have space remaining.
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Building a Bike and Pedestrian Lobby With Teeth
New York advocates for safer streets form a PAC to influence city elections.
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This New Data Should Make You Pretty Nervous About the Latest Bird Flu
Only 4 of the 81 people with confirmed cases of bird flu in China have fully recovered; human transmission still can't be ruled out.
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Immigrants Boost the Wages, Income and Economic Output of Cities
Contrary to the political conventional wisdom, higher shares of immigrants are associated with many good things in U.S. metros.
