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Dems Like Cities Better than Republicans; Everybody Loves Seattle
New polling suggests a distinct partisan divide when it comes to Americans’ opinions about cities.
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Urban Wonk
How Building Beautiful Spaces Can Foster Environmentalism
A focus on placemaking can drive the green movement.
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London's Next Top Mayor
The race to be mayor of London has devolved into personalities, but serious economic and social issue confront the city and its next mayor.
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Why Is a Patent Troll in Luxembourg Suing U.S. Public Transit Agencies?
ArrivalStar claims it invented live transit alerts. Your apps, taxpayer dollars, and the open data movement are all at stake.
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The Big Fix
A Budget By (and For) the People
More and more cities are experimenting with participatory budgeting. But who really gets to decide how the money is spent?
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What Makes Some Cities Greener Than Others
The economic factors behind pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Overdue Declaration of the Day: Death to Placemaking Banners!
They are bland, they cost too much and they don't do anything.
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Photos
The Fascinating Story of How Those Tropical Insects Made It Into Your Starbucks Coffee
Starbucks has said it's stopping the use of bug-based red dye. Why? Making the stuff looks like so much fun!
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A Little Bit of Camp Chic for Your Urban Space
These Brutalist benches will make you feel like you're sitting around a fire.
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Photos
Can Georgia Shake Its Post Soviet Past With Bold New Buildings?
The country's 21st century architecture is eye-catching, but it's not doing much to revitalize the economy.
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