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Here are Curbed readers' 9 favorite U.S. neighborhoods

by Megan Barber

We examine eight neighborhoods in the United States—all winners of the Curbed Cup—and everything you need to know about them from the locals who live there.

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From Curbed Austin

Your guide to East César Chavez, 2016 Neighborhood of the Year

by Cindy Widner

We talk to a longtime resident about the ‘magical’ Austin neighborhood that won the Curbed Cup 2016 in our newest installment of The People’s Guide.

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From Curbed SF

Your guide to Bayview, the 2016 Neighborhood of the Year

by Brock Keeling

This time, we welcome two guides to Bayview, the southside San Francisco neighborhood that, for the second year in a row, won the 2016 Curbed Cup. We have Barbara Ockel, interim managing director of the Bayview Opera House, who has been a resident...

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From Curbed Chicago

Your guide to Woodlawn, the 2016 Neighborhood of the Year

by AJ LaTrace

Community stakeholders tell us what makes the South Side neighborhood of Woodlawn so great

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From Curbed LA

Your guide to Leimert Park, the 2016 Neighborhood of the Year

by Jenna Chandler

The People's Guide offers tours of Los Angeles neighborhoods led by loyal readers, favorite bloggers, and other luminaries of our choosing. Giving us the lowdown on Leimert Park are two neighbors, one a newcomer and the other a longtime resident.

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From Curbed NY

A guide to Jersey City from Barcade brand manager Janelle Gunther

by Amy Plitt

Gunther, a three-year resident of the city, gives us the low down on the best parks, neighborhood joints, and more

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From Curbed Philly

Your guide to Philly’s Fishtown neighborhood, by Polygon EIC Chris Grant

by Christopher Grant

The 10-year resident talks waiting in long lines, resident’s odd love of Arctic Splash, and plenty more in this neighborhood guide of Curbed’s 2016 Neighborhood of the Year.

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From Curbed DC

A local's guide to Anacostia

by Michelle Goldchain

At one point, D.C. residents and tourists only viewed Washington, D.C.’s Southeast neighborhood, Anacostia, as a place filled with crime. Now, it’s known as one of the best locations landlords should invest in with plenty of sites worth traveling to.

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From Curbed LA

Alison Martino's Neighborhood Guide to Sunset Plaza in West Hollywood

by PatrickLeeOnline

The longtime LA resident shares her insights into the historic, walkable stretch of the Sunset Strip, which is undergoing big changes.

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From Curbed SF

Your guide to San Francisco’s La Lengua neighborhood, by bon vivant Casey Newton

by Brock Keeling

The People's Guide is Curbed SF's tour of neighborhoods, led by our most loyal readers, favorite bloggers, and other luminaries of our choosing. Have a piece to say? We'll be happy to hand over the megaphone. This time around, we welcome Casey...

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From Curbed SF

Your guide to San Francisco’s Nob Hill neighborhood

by Sally Kuchar

Trust me

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From Curbed LA

A neighborhood guide to South Park, Downtown’s booming neighborhood

by Jenna Chandler

The People's Guide offers tours of Los Angeles neighborhoods led by loyal readers, favorite bloggers, and other luminaries of our choosing. Giving us the lowdown on South Park is the owner of Impresso Cafe, Eva Shen.

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From Curbed New Orleans

Exploring Algiers Point, NOLA's smallest 'hood

by Lauren LaBorde

It's Micro Week at Curbed, where we're celebrating all things small. While we're not sure if Algiers Point is New Orleans' smallest neighborhood, it certainly feels like it, which is why we're re-running this Algiers Point neighborhood guide. Enjoy!

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From Curbed SF

Guide to the Inner Richmond, as told by USF student Lauren Conklin

by Brock Keeling

The People's Guide is Curbed SF's tour of neighborhoods, led by our most loyal readers, favorite bloggers, San Francisco celebrities, and other luminaries of our choosing. Today we take a look at the Inner Richmond.

From Curbed Ski

Pro skier Julian Carr’s guide to Salt Lake City

by Megan Barber

In this week's People's Guide, we welcome Julian Carr, one of skiing’s best cliff jumpers and a familiar face in many of our favorite skiing flicks. Here, he explains what living in Salt Lake City is all about.

From Curbed SF

Palm House Owner Anderson Pugash Guides Us Through the Marina

by Brock Keeling

Restaurateur and philanthropist tells us to ease up on the unfairly malagned Marina District. There's more to it that bros and beer. Rediscover this wonderful neighborhood all over again.

From Curbed New Orleans

Mid-City, Explained by T. Cole Newton

by Lauren LaBorde

The People's Guide is Curbed NOLA's tour of neighborhoods, led by our most loyal readers, neighborhood experts, and other luminaries of our choosing. This time, we welcome T. Cole Newton, owner of the neighborhood "cocktail dive" Twelve Mile Limit.

From Curbed SF

Writer and Editor Jay Barmann Guides Us Through Alamo Square/the Fillmore

by Brock Keeling

The editor of SFist, who lives smack dab on the border of a two distinct neighborhoods, shows us his favorite haunts in the nabes he calls home.

From Curbed SF

Writer Leilani Marie Labong Guides Us Through Presidio Heights

by Brock Keeling

This time around, we welcome freelance writer and editor Leilani Marie Labong. Let's find out what she has to say about Presidio Heights as she shares her favorite spots, as well as a choice (albeit grisly) piece of neighborhood.

From Curbed SF

Dan Jackson's Guide to the Lower Haight

by Brock Keeling

Welcome Dan Jackson, avid Giants fan whose Twitter musings during games have become must-reads for fans. Let's find out what he has to say about the Lower Haight.

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From Curbed Detroit

Aaron Foley Tells Us About His Childhood Neighborhood, Russell Woods

by Robin Runyan

Foley shares fond memories of the rich architecture and history of his old neighborhood

From Curbed SF

Juanita More's Neighborhood Guide to the Tendernob

by Brock Keeling

Stunning denizen of the limelight tells us what's up with her neighborhood.

From Curbed Chicago

Getting to Know the Albany Park Neighborhood

by AJ LaTrace

Chicago's Albany Park area is not only one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Chicago, it's also quite affordable compared to other nearby neighborhoods.

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From Curbed SF

Brian Boitano's Neighborhood Guide to Russian Hill

by Brock Keeling

Iconic Olympic champion and American hero gives us his take on his SF neighborhood

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From Curbed LA

General Jeff's Neighborhood Guide to LA's Skid Row

by Bianca Barragan

The People's Guide offers tours of Los Angeles neighborhoods led by luminaries of our choosing. Our guide to Skid Row is none other than General Jeff Page, who is known to many as the unofficial mayor of the neighborhood.

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From Curbed Chicago

A People's Guide to Avondale, Chicago's Polish Village

by AJ LaTrace

Located on Chicago's northwest side, the Avondale neighborhood is one that has a long history of being a center for manufacturing and distribution, as well as being an important hub for Chicago's large Polish community.

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From Curbed LA

A Neighborhood Guide to Historic Filipinotown

by Bianca Barragan

The People's Guide offers tours of Los Angeles neighborhoods led by luminaries of our choosing. Introducing us to Historic Filipinotown is Gizmodo Senior Writer, Design East of La Brea cofounder, and famed pedestrian Alissa Walker.

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From Curbed LA

Caroline on Crack's Neighborhood Guide to Mid-City

by Bianca Barragan

The People's Guide offers tours of Los Angeles neighborhoods led by loyal readers, favorite bloggers, and other luminaries of our choosing. Giving us the lowdown on Mid-City is nightlife expert Caroline Pardilla, also known as Caroline on Crack.

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From Curbed Seattle

A Local's Guide to Fremont, Center of the Universe

by Sean Keeley

The People's Guide is Curbed Seattle's tour of neighborhoods, led by our most loyal readers, favorite bloggers, and other luminaries of our choosing. This time around, we welcome Lucy Kuznick to tell us in the ins and outs of her home: Fremont.

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From Curbed Hamptons

A Local's Guide to Montauk

by Laura Euler

A vacation destination, Montauk is also a great place to call home year round, with plenty of things to do indoors and out. And despite all the changes of the past years, some cherished places will always be the same.

From Curbed Chicago

The Insider's Guide to Lincoln Park

by Jay Koziarz

We sat down with Justin Moore, a 14-year Lincoln Park resident and president of the Wrightwood Neighbors Association, to learn what makes this unique north side neighborhood tick and find out where things might be headed in the future.

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