Cities

Barclays Center: Ugly, an insult to Brooklyn, and already leaking

The Barclays Center is an eyesore and didn't deliver the union jobs it promised. But luckily, it's apparently on track to fall down!

Sarah Miller Cities

New York is building the world’s largest ferris wheel in Staten Island

The city has decided to give tourists a reason to stay in the borough for longer than the time it takes to catch the next ferry.

Sarah Laskow Cities

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.

Sarah Rich Cities

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.

Philip Bump Cities

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 […]

Jess Zimmerman Cities

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.

Jess Zimmerman Cities

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.

Philip Bump Cities

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.

Jared Green Cities

After three days of water rationing, an entire city flushes its toilets at the same time

It was called the Big Flush.