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Postcard
Postcard From Sanabis
An armchair barricade, and more news.
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How To Talk About Cities Without Ticking Off Folks Who Don't Live There
Because “smart growth” can sound like code for “the rest of you are dumb.”
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Parking Minimums Create Too Many Parking Spots
The regulation causes developers to build more spaces than they would otherwise, according to a new report.
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Urban Wonk
What Communities Should Do To Protect Against Climate Change
Nine low-tech steps we can take to mitigate the effects of global warming.
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A Fix for America's Silent Sewer Scourge
Hundreds of U.S. cities still rely on antiquated systems that spew sewage during floods. Here's how one company is trying to change that.
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Next Great Idea
How the Rise of the Developing World Will Help Americans
In his new book, Philip Auerswald argues the economic crisis will eventually give way to unparalleled global growth.
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The Convoluted Path to Ending Los Angeles's Mural Ban
Lawsuits and questions about the true nature of murals have confounded L.A. for a decade.
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Image of the Day: Grand Central's New Look
One of America's most famous train stations gets a new logo.
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Videos
Is Dan Gilbert Too Tacky to Be Loved By Detroit?
The entrepreneur is almost single-handedly reviving downtown Detroit, but his design choices are under fire.
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The Case for Skyscrapers Made of Wood
Wood is cheaper and more energy-efficient than steel. Should we be using it to build skyscrapers?
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