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Automatic Local Information

This article from Next American City looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the website EveryBlock.com, an automated, geography-based information aggregator.
4 January 2009 - 11:00am
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An Economy of Immigrants

Next American City reports on a recent conference that emphasized the role of immigrants in fueling economic growth.
27 December 2008 - 7:00am
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Freeway Freefall

Next American City takes a look at freeways and sees the end coming -- for some, anyway.
2 November 2008 - 9:00am
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Segregated in the City

As more and more people move to the cities, the prevalence of economic and racial segregation becomes more and more apparent.
29 October 2008 - 12:00pm
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Inside the Mind of the Anti-Planner

Next American City chats with Randal O'Toole -- the "Anti-Planner" -- about the problems of planning and what makes the ideal city.
28 October 2008 - 7:00am
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Branding Sustainability

Las Vegas' Union Park is a LEED-certified development that sits on a revitalized brownfield, but with no shortage of Vegas' glitz. Can smart growth be as marketable as it is environmentally good?
14 October 2008 - 2:00pm
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The Catch-22 of New Orleans Transit

Since the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, public transit in New Orleans has struggled to rebound. With few riders, service expansions can't be justified. But with diminished service, fewer view transit as a viable option.
5 October 2008 - 7:00am
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A Critical Look at WiFi's Successor

The implementation of WiMAX technology has been touted as the bridge to the digital divide. And while some less developed countries have taken advantage of its cost-effectiveness, U.S. companies seem more interested in the bottom line.
2 October 2008 - 11:00am
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The 'Third Place' Corner Store

Convenience stores in lower income neighborhoods are notorious for their unsightliness and for carrying unhealthful foods. This article highlights one project that aims to help the corner store evolve into a healthy, community-oriented place.
17 September 2008 - 2:00pm
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Amtrak's Struggle To Catch Up To Demand

This article from Next American City looks at rising ridership on Amtrak and how the train operator is not quite ready to handle it.
15 September 2008 - 6:00am
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