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Photos
The Psychology of Ruin Porn
Why we can't take our eyes off images of old buildings and decrepit interiors
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Website of the Day: Melbourne Metro
The sleek design and usability are a transit-lover's dream
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Plans for an Air Conditioned Walk From Burj Khalifa to the Dubai Metro
An elevated walkway will connect the world's tallest skyscraper with the city's metro system
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Postcard
Postcard From Miami
Competing birthday cakes vie for Lebron James' affections and other news
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How Gay Populations Influence Housing Prices
A new study finds that whether home values go up or down as same-sex households increase depends on a neighborhood's political slant
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Rankings
Do Rankings Affect Our Opinions of Cities?
What we think about different places also depends on where we live
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Videos
The Urban Billboard as Art
Artists seek out more imaginative uses for traditional street advertisements
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The Struggle to Define L.A.'s Transitional Moment
What Los Angeles Times architecture critic Christopher Hawthorne learned after a full year of historical reading on the city
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Archives
Portland, Ore., Then and Now (1890-2012)
It's easy to see the results of Oregon's urban growth boundary laws in this side-by-side map comparison
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Charts
Why Some Cities Are Healthier Than Others
Happiness, form of commute and money all play a role

