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Monday, Aug 20, 2012 7:58 PM UTCLife Next American City, Google
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A university overtakes NYC
A plan to expand NYU calls for 6 million square feet of new construction in the heart of Greenwich Village
Saturday, Jul 28, 2012 3:00 PM UTC 15Politics Next American City, Urbanism
When cities go bankrupt
What happens when cities have no choice but to file for Chapter 9?
Wednesday, Jul 25, 2012 8:23 PM UTC 10Politics Next American City, Urbanism
Creating a more inclusive Cape Town
The South African city was named a World Design Capitol for 2014, the 20th anniversary of its democracy
Monday, Jul 23, 2012 1:40 PM UTCLife Next American City
Can Brooklyn gentrify the right way?
Development has brought jobs and construction to downtown Brooklyn, but some communities feel ignored
Tuesday, Jul 17, 2012 8:58 PM UTCLife Next American City
Welcome to the age of non-profit city government
Can NGOs run cities?
Saturday, Jul 14, 2012 5:30 PM UTCPolitics Next American City, Urbanism
Segregation continues in urban schools
It's been 60 years since segregation became illegal in U.S. schools, but racial isolation persists
Wednesday, Jul 11, 2012 3:20 PM UTC 25Life Next American City, schools
Cities plan for families
Are family-friendly cities a worthy goal or a dog whistle for conservatives?
Monday, Jul 9, 2012 2:00 AM UTC 10Politics Next American City, Urbanism
Remaking Coney Island
The high-profile redevelopment of the "people's playground" has stalled
Saturday, Jul 7, 2012 12:00 PM UTCLife Next American City
Making pro sports pro-green
Eco-friendly sports teams are taking cities along with them
Saturday, Jul 7, 2012 12:00 AM UTCLife Energy, Environment
The Web for the neighborhood
A new tool is a sounding board for building better communities
Wednesday, Jul 4, 2012 2:05 PM UTCLife Next American City, Urbanism
A quieter fourth of July
Communities have turned to corporate sponsors and local fundraisers to pay for the traditional spectacles
Wednesday, Jul 4, 2012 1:00 PM UTCLife Next American City, Urbanism
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