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Photos
How an Austrian Mountain Village Ended Up in China
Developers unveil a tourist attraction that mimics a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Photos
This Dresden Drainpipe Will Rock Your World
This byzantine downspout would be a deathtrap for Mario and Luigi.
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Can Our Smart Phones Convince Us to Walk More?
How Americans might be able to leverage technology to get back in our pedestrian groove.
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Postcard
In Spain, a Festival to Ward Off Sea Monsters
Little girls dressed as angels celebrate the Festa da Coca.
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The Fastest Road in America
Texas bets drivers will pay more than $5 to drive 5 mph faster between San Antonio and Austin.
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What Really Matters for Increasing Transit Ridership: Rail Edition
New research says auto regulations or system expansion — but not fare subsidies — increase transit use.
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Urban Wonk
Could Density Actually Reduce Traffic?
Yes, according to one new study.
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Fears of a Tight Fit for Brooklyn's Arena
Despite assurances, concerns that the Barclays Center will bring rowdy crowds and overstuffed streets haven't gone away.
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The D.C. Government's All-Star Embarrassments
The hits just keep on coming for the District of Columbia's elected leaders.
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In Santa Monica, a Sculpture That Aims to Change the Weather
Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle's "Weather Field" installation is designed to create a "microclimate" in the air.

