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Urban Wonk
Why Community-Based Planning Works Better Than Anything Else
A Boston neighborhood comes together to solve severe disinvestment, illegal dumping, and lot vacancies.
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Where the Green Jobs Are
Some 3.1 million people are employed in "green goods and services" jobs, but state patterns vary considerably.
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The Accidental DIY Developer
Chicago artist Theaster Gates takes his neighborhood-changing projects on the road.
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The Big Fix
The Science of Quieter Cities
Tired of listening to your neighbor's shoes, the garbage truck, and the sound of car traffic? What if you didn't have to?
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Fashion Accessory of the Day: Light-Up Bicycling Gloves
These LED-studded gloves not only look nifty, but could save lives, too.
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Maps
An Online Map You'll Actually Want to Look At
A cartography design studio creates unique map skins for a more aesthetically pleasing online experience.
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Photos
The Ultra-Classy Street Furniture of Rotterdam
A Dutch artist created illegal but highly luxurious street signs, a leather-padded bench and a walnut garbage can.
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Photos
Skyscrapers of the Mad Men Era
Mysterious, simple, intimidating. These buildings define the 1960s just as much as a certain show.
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Postcard
Postcard From Berlin
Nazi-stolen art is returned, and more news.
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Why I Love My City
Chicago’s Overshadowed Chef Gets His Moment
Paul Kahan finally gets the recognition he deserves.
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