Topic: Recession
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The Big Fix
Why Can't We Just Convert Vacant Buildings Into Housing for the Homeless?
America's got plenty of vacant properties and a serious homelessness problem. But of course, it's not that simple.
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Charts
Chart of the Day: No Two Cities Will Recover Alike
The recession and housing crisis hit every city a little differently.
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Postcard
Greece, Without the Tourists
Despite hopes, tourism hasn't pulled Greece out of its recession.
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Photos
What the Recession Looks Like in Spain
Images tell the story of the country's struggle to get its economy back in order.
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Florida Is the Nation's Housing Market
The state shows the depths of the continuing crisis, but also offers some insightful solutions.
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Charts
The Post-Recession Power of Small Metros
A new map shows which metro areas have seen the highest – and lowest – job growth in various sectors since the recession.
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Maps
Metro Job Recovery Remains a Long Way Off
A new report from the U.S. Conference of Mayors predicts when U.S. metros will return to pre-crisis job levels
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Charts
The World's Housing Bubble
New data from the IMF suggests that many countries may be on their way to their own housing crises
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Urban Wonk
How Porches, Towel Warmers, and Floor Tiles Explain Our Changing Society
A survey on trends in home design offers surpising insights into the American zeitgeist
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Urban Wonk
The 19 Building Types That Caused the Recession
How suburban storage units and big box food stores brought down the economy
