Decades after federal regulations banned the use of the deadly metal in paint, gasoline, and plumbing, the effects of lead continue to be felt across America's cities.
The city acquired the 600-plus acres of Hays Woods, once used for mining and munitions, in 2016, but the work of restoring the land has only just begun.
Since 2010, a slew of on-demand companies and technologies have managed to use consumer data to transform the commercial significance of urban living.
A flood could devastate the tourist zone of Waikīkī in Honolulu, but a federal plan to fortify the Ala Wai Canal has met with strong local resistance.
To survive the "Really Big One," some neighbors in the Oregon city are organizing block parties that promote emergency preparedness.
From the Automat to Sweetgreen Outpost, grabbing a bite during the workday has long sacrificed human contact and flavor to value and efficiency.
From the Automat to Sweetgreen Outpost, grabbing a bite during the workday has long sacrificed human contact and flavor to value and efficiency.
"Growing Up Boulder" is the nation's first printed kid-friendly city map, designed to help parents and children find their way in the Colorado city.
As New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio expands tenant protections, a pair of US senators introduce the Eviction Crisis Act to help renters get legal help.
Hundreds of thousands of migratory birds smash into the city's buildings every year. The city council just passed a bill to cut back on the carnage.
In Texas and Florida, Robert Marbut Jr. sold cities on a controversial model for providing homeless services. Now he's bringing it to the White House.
In cities like New York, Paris, Rotterdam, and soon San Francisco, car-free streets are emerging amid a growing movement.
Cultural cachet, licensing deals, and density explain why Toys 'R' Us, Tower Records, Barneys, and other faded US retailers remain big across the Pacific.
It's never been easy to design a map of the city's underground transit network. But soon, critics say, legibility concerns will demand a new look.
The Western New York city possesses a distinct mix of weather, geography and infrastructure that could make it a potential climate haven. But for whom?
Fixing the gender gap may take more than just adding safety features.
Since 1980, economists say, wage growth for the highest-paid workers has been roughly triple that for the lowest-paid. In some cities, the disparity is wider.
This year saw a wave of backlash against cashless retail, but what about when cities like Washington DC want to move toward all-digital payments?
A small coastal Mississippi town is seeing dramatic property value losses from flooding. But the houses in highest demand are still right on the water.
When just 20 percent of drivers use route-shortening apps, the total time that all drivers spend in traffic actually increases.