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Postcard
Postcard From Bissau
An assassination mars a peaceful presidential vote.
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Photos
Two Big Public Space Makeovers for Chicago
A 2.65-mile elevated park and a massive makeover for Navy Pier are both in the works.
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The Mixed-Up Politics of Urbanism
Neither end of the political spectrum gets it right when it comes to smart growth, leaving too many Americans priced out of economically vibrant cities.
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The Odd Link Between Commute Direction and Marital Satisfaction
Couples that travel the same way to work are happier together, a new study in the U.S. and China concludes.
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The Big Fix
The Dawn of the Municipal Chief Innovation Officer
San Francisco and Philadelphia are the first major U.S. cities to install innovation officers. What exactly do these guys do, and will their stodgy government colleagues let them get away with it?
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L.A.'s Unofficial Late Night Bike Marathon
Taking advantage of closed streets for a bike ride down carless streets – at 4 a.m.
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The U.S. Cities With the Fastest Growing Job Markets
Last year was a decent one for employment growth in large metros.
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This Bus Shelter Will Give You Free Cake
The pinnacle of bus-shelter advertising madness has officially been reached with this pastry-scented campaign in London.
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2012's Hottest Music Cities, According to SXSW
A statistical look at the leading indie rock scenes represented at this year's festival in Austin.
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Maps
Map of the Day: When to Sell Your House
U.S. housing prices peak at different times based on their geography.
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