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The Senate's 'Elitist, White-Boy' Plan to Fight Gangs Is Right
Rep. Bobby Rush's attacks ignore the facts and dishonor law-abiding Chicagoans trying to lead their lives.
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'Transit' Might Not Be Essential to Transit-Oriented Development
A new study suggests rail proximity matters less than walkability, mixed-use development, and limited parking spots.
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Videos
A Massive Implosion Visible From Manhattan
Demolition crews exploded the tallest building on Governors Island this weekend to make way for new parkland.
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Contests
Congratulations to Colab, Winner of the 2013 AppMyCity! Prize
The app aims to connect citizens to their local governments in new ways.
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Maps
Visualizing the Stunning Growth of 8 Years of OpenStreetMap
Of course, these people know how to map their own mapping exploits.
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Photos
The Tiny, Tri-Lingual Library Hidden on New York's Lower East Side
A bite-sized bookshelf greets readers in English, Spanish and Chinese.
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Videos
Dystopian Cartoon of the Day: When Cars Ruled the World
And humans were just tiny little parasites, trying to hitch a ride.
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Why the Feds Agreed to Spend TARP Money on Demolishing Michigan's Empty Buildings
There's admittedly a certain irony in tearing down houses with funds marked to keep people in houses.
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Maps
5 Maps That Show How Divided America Really Is
Breaking down the country by income, inequality, poverty and education.
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Next Economy
How Milwaukee Could Transform Itself Into the 'Silicon Valley' of Fresh Water
Inside the city's ambitious plans to become a hub of water-related technology and innovation.

