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Which Parts of the Country Produce the Most NFL Players?
Despite Friday Night Lights portrayals, there's a lot more geographic diversity in NFL prospects than you might think.
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Money Problem of the Day: Cities That Can't Afford Elections
As many as 20 municipalities could face major problems come November, according to one expert.
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The Big Fix
When Citizens Make a Budget, Can They Look Beyond Their Own Neighborhoods?
That's the question in Vallejo, the first American municipality to approve citywide participatory budgeting.
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The Greening of China's Smoky Funeral Rites
Instead of burning paper money to honor their deceased relatives, many Chinese people are choosing to just write a check.
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'If Your Place Needs a Slogan, It Has a Problem': A Conversation with the Creative Director of Manchester
After a career spent designing album covers, Peter Saville talks about his unique role in crafting his hometown's identity.
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As Chicago Approves its Infrastructure Bank, Cities Across the Country Watch and Wait
The first-of-its-kind measure will allow the city to accept billions in private financing for infrastructure projects.
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Why the Streets of Copenhagen and Amsterdam Look So Different From Ours
By seizing a historical moment, ordinary Danish and Dutch citizens were able to change the course of development in their urban centers.
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Postcard
In Paris, a Car Tries To Ride the Metro
Perhaps it wanted to go green.
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Urban Heat Island Effect Upside: It Can Be Good for Trees
Warmer temperatures help city trees grow eight times faster.
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Urban Wonk
What Cities Can Learn From Toronto's Green Roof Policy
Already, 1.2 million square feet of green space have been added to the city.

