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Does it matter if the developed world has hit 'peak travel'?
A recent study found that travel has stagnated in eight developed countries, including the U.S. But what about the rest of the world?
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In St. Paul, one citizen's mission to keep sidewalks clear of snow
A resident of St. Paul, Minn., was disturbed by the condition of the city's sidewalks during the snowy season. She finally got mad enough to act.
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Measuring the historical diversity of a neighborhood
Can the historical "character" of a neighborhood be measured somehow, the way that tools like Walk Score measure walkability?
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CityVille overtakes FarmVille as Facebook's top app
Millions of Americans are hooked on Zynga's new city-building game. Are there any real urban-planning principles at work?
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The year ahead in bikes
Elly Blue looks into her crystal ball and sees more bike lanes, more bike-sharing, more e-bikes -- and the best year ever for two-wheelers in the U.S.
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Singing London sewermen say, Don't flush the fat! [VIDEO]
London sewermen sing a rousing hymn to proper waste disposal.
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Want a safe place to raise kids? Look to the cities
Cities might be enriching and green and beneficial for kids in all kinds of ways. But what most parents want to know is, are they safe? The answer is that there is nothing inherently dangerous about cities. On the contrary.
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Seven New Year's resolutions to make your neighborhood a better place
This year, instead of resolving to improve yourself, make a decision to improve the place you live. It's easy. Here are some ways to start.
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Beijing's booming car ownership creates traffic nightmare
The Chinese government has made it easy for people to buy and drive cars. Now, the nation's capital city is choking on them.
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An experiment in encouraging in-transit conversation
An experiment in Brisbane, Australia, aims to start conversations on the city's buses.
