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Monday, July 02, 2012

Do You Live In A City? Hmm. Let's Find Out

Flowchart: Do You Live In A City? Hmm. Let's Find Out

July 2, 2012 There is increasing awareness of cities as a defining trait of humanity and their importance to our health, economy and the environment. But, sometimes you need to just go with the flow and this chart may (or may not) show you if you're really an urbanite.

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At Work And At Play, How Cities Stack Up

At Work And At Play, How Cities Stack Up

July 2, 2012 There is increasing awareness of cities as a defining trait of humanity and their importance to our health, economy and the environment. Here, some basic nuts and bolts about cities and the people who live, drive, work and play in them.

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Filling In New Orleans' Future, One Blank At A Time

Candy Chang, co-founder of the website Neighborland, writes on an art installation in New Orleans in April. As part of a public street art project that later became Neighborland, Chang put nametag-like stickers on empty New Orleans storefronts for residents to write ideas for improving the city.

July 2, 2012 New Orleans residents are using Neighborland.com to post ideas for improving their neighborhoods. Initially a local public street art project, Neighborland tries to democratize city development by creating instant civic feedback. But the digital divide has left the city's computer illiterate out of the conversation.

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Monday, June 25, 2012

Sights And Sounds: The 'Heart' Of Your City

Red heart cushion with arms flies over city skyline with arms wide open for a big hug.

June 25, 2012 All urbanites have a place they think of as the heart of their city. Is it the subway platform? The view from your favorite bridge? We want you to share the heart of your city with us.

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