Urban Wonk
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Urban Wonk
Power Outlets for the People
Thanks to Sandy, New Yorkers have created an informal network of public phone-charging stations. But why did they have to?
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5 Ideas That Could Have Prevented Flooding in New York
It's time to start seriously planning for climate change in the city.
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Why the 'Trick-or-Treat Test' Still Matters
Community designers have this same discussion every year, for good reason.
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The 66%: America's Growing Underclass
For almost two-thirds of us, the American Dream is a virtual impossibility.
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Lessons From a Reinvented Military Base
The story of how this urban asset was re-purposed holds truths for cities engaged in similar transformations.
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What Really Happens When a City Makes Its Transit System Free?
Turns out there is such a thing as a free ride.
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What Are the 7 Keys to a Strong Community?
Parks, community schools, and other essential elements.
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This Brownfield Could Become a Model of Urban Development
Sacramento will transform its decrepit lot into a new train and bus station, thousands of new homes, stores, and parks.
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This Is What a Neighborhood Revitalization Actually Looks Like
A low-income community in Boston taps homegrown business leaders for a brighter future.
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That Parking Spot In Front of Your House Doesn't Belong to You
And honestly, the city could make much better use of the space.
