The Big Fix
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The Big Fix
Why City Governments Love Crime Cameras
Officials in Wilkes-Barre say their $3 million surveillance system was worth every penny. Then again, they didn't have to pay for it
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Are Crime Cameras Really Worth the Money?
Cities spend millions on high-tech systems. But after decades of research, we still don't know whether they work
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The Transportation Planning Rule Every City Should Reform
A longstanding convention about how to measure congestion is being challenged in transit-first San Francisco
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Who Should Pay for Aging Water Infrastructure?
The best responses to this week's The Big Fix
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How Las Vegas Created One of the Best Water Systems in America
This desert city has figured out innovative ways to cut down on leaks
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Why Your Water Bill Must Go Up
America's water infrastructure crisis is going to get a lot worse—and a lot more expensive—before it gets better
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Can Modern Architecture Ever Gain Favor in Historic Neighborhoods?
The San Francisco Chronicle's architecture critic weighs in on his city's epic preservation battles
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A New Vision for D.C.'s Abandoned Streetcar Tunnels
Plans are once again underway to bring Dupont Circle's tunnels back to life—but will the neighborhood get behind it?
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How Can Renters Have More Control Over Their Homes?
A round-up of the best responses to this week's The Big Fix
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Bite-Sized Home Buying
If we could buy just part of a house, would that make home ownership more attractive to renters?
