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A Billionaire's Luxury Development Fuels Fight Over Texas Hill Country As Austin's economic boom spurs development, environmentalists are working to protect the rugged landscape from projects like Steve Winn's Mirasol Springs resort. Vancouver Embarks on Bold Experiment to Decriminalize Hard Drugs Possession of small amounts of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and other hard drugs will be allowed in Canada's westernmost province. The Architects Designing Surreal Worlds with AI The AI art generator Midjourney is the favored tool in architecture. And designers are using it to conjure up their wildest dreams.  Where People Are Happiest — and Saddest — in Big Cities An analysis of geotagged tweets reveals a range of emotions, depending on where you are in a city.  Camden Highline Brings NYC-Style Rail Park to London The linear park will transform unused train tracks into green space. But London may avoid the worst criticisms of its Manhattan predecessor.

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Chicago Is Seeking Its Own Jamie Dimon After Griffin's Exit As Chicago struggles with rising crime and high-profile corporate departures, Mayor Lori Lightfoot has a message for business leaders: It's time to be a cheerleader for their city. What Should a New Penn Station Look Like? New York City's much-hated train hub is overdue for a facelift. These architects have alternative visions for a dramatically reimagined Pennsylvania Station.

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