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Dispatch from Ohio, land of public markets and urban farms
Our correspondent visits the annual Public Market Conference in Cleveland and discovers an inspiring urban farm.
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Donald Trump is having methane release problems
Donald Trump, who is an obnoxious idiot, is building a golf course in the South Bronx. And like its owner, the property emits unhealthy levels of gas.
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Mesmerizing video shows London bikeshare users’ favorite routes
London’s bikeshare has launched over 5 million trips since it started in 2010. This animation by visualization specialist Jo Wood shows you where they’ve all been going. It’s more informative if you know the city — but even if you don’t, it’s kind of hypnotic. (It won’t let us embed, but New Scientist has a […]
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These park benches have a cruel sense of humor
Jeppe Hein's benches are supposed to make you more socially engaged, but they mostly just make you feel like you're being laughed at.
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Even as L.A. pollution drops, cars are giving kids asthma
Air pollution is down in L.A., but near highways it's still high -- and that's bad news for kids' lungs.
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A road map for urban agriculture in N.Y.C.
The new Five Borough Farm report lays out a clear vision for the future of urban farming in the Big Apple.
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After three days of water rationing, an entire city flushes its toilets at the same time
It was called the Big Flush.
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David Byrne plays Scrabble with bike racks in Brooklyn
The former Talking Heads front man-turned-bicycle-advocate is making his mark on the NYC streetscape with funky new cycle infrastructure.
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12 things you can do with a parking spot (besides parking a car)
On PARK(ing) Day, humans around the world reclaimed parking spots with miniature golf courses, Twister, pop-up chicken coops, and banana art. Check out our favorite photos.
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Gorgeously painted manhole covers add beauty to city streets in Japan
Sometimes, the difference between a pleasant, livable city and a stressful one comes down to the details, things you might barely even notice but that influence you almost subconsciously. Municipalities in Japan have gotten at least one of these details down pat, by putting intricate and beautiful decorations in one of the city’s most forgotten […]