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SmartPlanet stories related to the world's densest areas of settlement -- how their geography, economies, politics, social characteristics and built environment impact their efficiency as a living, breathing system of systems.
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The plight of cities with smaller airports
The U.S. airline industry is a leaner operation after years of financial hardship. And that's not boding well for travelers trying to get to and from smaller cities.
2 | May 8, 2013 12:00pm |
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New York bike share backlash will happen. Here's why it matters
10,000 bicycles will hit the streets in the media capital of the world, but the best study of its success will be in social media.
9 | May 8, 2013 10:02am |
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Why hospital bills are no longer a secret
You can finally see how much U.S. hospitals charge.
May 8, 2013 7:20am |
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Can Mexico dismantle its monopolies?
MEXICO CITY -- As the government promises to open up markets long dominated by one or two companies, investors are showing optimism for Mexico's economy. But can competition crush the monopolies?
9 | May 8, 2013 3:00am |
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Architecture schools, beyond the classroom
A new generation of architecture students is marshalling their brains and muscle behind projects that make a real-world difference for the disadvantaged, disabled or displaced.
1 | May 8, 2013 3:00am |
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The dark side of the food truck business
The food truck industry is growing, but there are forces bringing it down.
11 | May 7, 2013 10:10am |
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Manhattan's micro lofts: The future of urban living?
Finding ways to maximize space in cities is becoming more than a new design challenge -- it's becoming crucial.
May 7, 2013 6:36am |
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Chinese urbanites are moving back to the countryside
As the rural poor in China move to the city, affluent urbanites are moving back to the country.
2 | May 7, 2013 6:36am |
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North Korea gets Doritos, Hershey's Kisses
No wonder tensions are easing.
9 | May 7, 2013 4:38am |
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Disruptor | Lyndon Rive, SolarCity
The South African native is challenging the legacy rules of U.S. power generation and financing, seeking to make clean energy as cost-effective as electricity generated by fossil fuels.
6 | May 7, 2013 3:00am |
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Do customers like Google Fiber?
So, how is Google's super-fast Internet going over in Kansas City?
1 | May 6, 2013 1:55pm |
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Can the sharing economy help slow down climate change?
Zipcar's co-founder believes resource sharing can create exponential change.
16 | May 6, 2013 4:39am |
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NYC streets, subways to become urban airflow experiment
This July, the NYPD will be releasing invisible, odorless, nontoxic gases to better understand how contaminants will disperse in accidents and attacks.
5 | May 5, 2013 10:46pm |
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Staples is now selling 3D printers
Staples is making is more conceivable that one day more people will have 3D printers in their homes.
May 3, 2013 7:49am |
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Rat meat passes for lamb in Shanghai
Makes horse sound delicious.
11 | May 3, 2013 6:12am |
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Hooking China on coffee
The average person drinks a mere 5 cups per YEAR there. But pushers like Nestle and Starbucks could soon turn a nation of 1.3 billion people into addicts. Mwahahahahaha!
3 | May 3, 2013 4:27am |
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The legacy of Argentine architect Clorindo Testa, 1923-2013
BUENOS AIRES -- Known as the "Paris of South America" for its Belle Epoque architecture, Argentina's capital is also home to prime examples of Brutalist buildings designed by Clorindo Testa.
7 | May 3, 2013 3:00am |
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The problem with Africa's new tech cities
Billions of dollars are being invested in brand new African cities. Here's why that might not be such a good thing.
8 | May 2, 2013 9:59am |
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Should we all just order groceries online?
Researchers make the green case for ordering groceries from your computer.
6 | May 1, 2013 12:39pm |
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Verizon's $100M investment in off-grid resiliency
Verizon's $100 million clean power project aims to do more than cut carbon emissions and boost its green street cred.
May 1, 2013 9:28am |