CityLab

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The Iconic Modern Architecture of the Texas State Fair
Built to host a centennial expo in Dallas in 1936, the Hall of State and other buildings in Fair Park represent the high-water mark in Texas modernism.
Medford Neighborhood
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Can Massachusetts Resurrect the Starter Home?
Affordable housing advocates want to rewrite the state’s minimum lot size rules, which often mandate big lots for new single-family homes. Foes see a loss of local control. 
Housing development in England, UK
Why the UK’s Most Ridiculed City Is Getting Its Swagger Back
Boston Public Library Chinatown
A New Space for Affordable Homes: Above the Library
Noguchi Playscape in Atlanta
The Little-Known Playground Legacy of a Master Sculptor
How Public Toilets Explain America
How Public Toilets Explain America
The Architects Who Dream of a New Stone Age
The Architects Who Dream of a New Stone Age
NYC Taxis And Buses Pick Up Speed With Congestion Pricing Toll
Why US Transportation Policy Became a Partisan Battleground
Airplane landing at Cleveland Airport in the morning
An Airport Debate Lands in Cleveland
Data Center Opposition Spawns a Surge of First-Time Candidates
Data Center Opposition Spawns a Surge of First-Time Candidates
The Best City Shape for Shorter Commutes
The Best City Shape for Shorter Commutes
Kennedy Center Delays Plan To Return Trump’s Name To Facade
Inside Trump’s Kennedy Center Renovation Plan
Kilts. Rainbows of soccer jerseys. Roaring chants. In a day, World Cup magic hits Boston.
The World Cup Brought Back Nightlife. Can Cities Keep the Fun Alive?
US-ECONOMY-HOUSING
The Next Life of an Iconic New York Skyscraper Is 37 Luxury Homes
Pittsburgh Steelers v Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Built a Family-Friendly Stadium for the NFL’s Most Debauched Fans
With ‘Concrete,’ John Wilson Offers a Human Take on a Hard Topic
With ‘Concrete,’ John Wilson Offers a Human Take on a Hard Topic
SINGAPORE-ECONOMY-TRANSPORT
The Right To Buy a Car? In Singapore, It Will Cost You.
911 memorial
The Afterlife of the World Trade Center Is Everywhere
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
How the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Lost the Plot
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Aging US Water Systems Are No Match for Climate Change

Housing

Trump’s Housing Chief Wants to Build, But With What?
Isabel Seliger for Bloomberg Businessweek
Trump’s Housing Chief Wants to Build, But With What?
HUD Secretary Scott Turner says it’s time to put millions more Americans in homes. He’s also standing by while his agency’s staff and funding disappear.
Affordable Housing Left Vulnerable After Trump Fires Building Inspectors
A Housing Complex Designed to Tackle Loneliness Wins Britain’s Best Building

Design

Japan - Tokyo - Nakagin Capsule Tower
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Japan’s Post-War Architectural Masterpieces Are Vanishing
A new book on demolished buildings highlights the country’s propensity to scrap and rebuild rather than renovate. Will the next generation fight harder for preservation?
21 Years Later, Katrina’s ‘Zombie Buildings’ Are Coming Back to Life
Photographer: Giancarlo D'Agostaro/Bloomberg
21 Years Later, Katrina’s ‘Zombie Buildings’ Are Coming Back to Life
A wave of redevelopment in New Orleans is finally catching up to several storm-damaged properties that have haunted the skyline since the 2005 hurricane.
A Buried New York City Stream Gets a Second Life
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A Buried New York City Stream Gets a Second Life
In the Bronx, NYC will unearth its first waterway to alleviate flooding and pollution — a test case as it scrambles to adapt to a changing climate.
Art Deco Bathhouses Showcase the Glory of NY's Public Beaches
John Bartelstone Photography/John Bartelstone
Art Deco Bathhouses Showcase the Glory of NY's Public Beaches
Three restored beach pavilions, all artifacts of the Robert Moses era, offer modern takes on the New Deal promise of accessible leisure.
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After 160 Years, Sagrada Família Is Still Shaping Barcelona
The final stage of the church’s epic construction could displace some 3,000 residents from their homes. Those apartments point to a complicated history between the church and city.

Design

Japan - Tokyo - Nakagin Capsule Tower
Paulo Fridman/Corbis Historical/Getty Images
21 Years Later, Katrina’s ‘Zombie Buildings’ Are Coming Back to Life
Photographer: Giancarlo D'Agostaro/Bloomberg
A Buried New York City Stream Gets a Second Life
Scott Rossi/Bloomberg
Art Deco Bathhouses Showcase the Glory of NY's Public Beaches
John Bartelstone Photography/John Bartelstone
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AFP/Getty Images

MapLab

Commuters Use Citi Bikes As Program Expands Into Other Boroughs
The Life of the Most-Used Citi Bike in New York City
How Trump Put ‘Gulf of America’ on the Map
How Trump Put ‘Gulf of America’ on the Map
Amtrak Northeast Corridor Would Lose 25% Of Funds In Trump Plan
Where Is Traveling by Train a Good Option in the US?

Look at That Building

A series for the architecturally curious.
Look at that Building: Cadence in London
A London Apartment Tower With Echoes of Victorian Rail and Ancient Rome
This Skinny Mexico City Tower Is Just 14 Feet Wide on One Side
This Skinny Mexico City Tower Is Just 14 Feet Wide on One Side
Look at That Building: Merchandise Mart
How Chicago’s Gigantic Merchandise Mart Is Still Thriving as Office Space
Book Tower
How Detroit Reclaimed a Towering Relic From the Roaring ’20s

Iconic Homes That Define Global Cities

How the way we live has shaped the history and architecture of urban neighborhoods.
Gers in Ulaanbaatar
An Affordable Nomadic Home Design Struggles to Adapt to Urban Life
Georgian town houses in Edinburgh, Scotland
How Edinburgh Tenements Became an Urban Housing Blueprint
South Korea Apartments
How Corporations Created the Prototypical Seoul Apartment
Majestic Victorian apartment building near Cadogan Square in the affluent and exclusive neighborhood of Chelsea, London
How Mansion Blocks Filled London With Stacks of Flats

Videos

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Kansas City Mayor on World Cup, US Politics
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Spanish Economy Minister on War Impact, ECB Board Seat
Spanish Economy Minister on War Impact, ECB Board Seat
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Andy Burnham on Role of Cities, Local Elections, Political Ambitions
Andy Burnham on Role of Cities, Local Elections, Political Ambitions

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