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Think You Know Your Cities? Try Our 2023 Quiz
From the new "rat czar" to ultra-low emission zones, CityLab editors test your knowledge of the state of urbanism this year.

The Year of Sphere
The $2.3 billion entertainment venue in Las Vegas is both 2023's greatest architectural spectacle and a giant artifact of our screen-obsessed age.

Here Are 15 Books About Cities We Read in 2023
New releases tackled issues including climate change, transportation and inequality, and offered solutions to make cities better and more livable.

Beating the Odds on Chronic Homelessness in Minneapolis
Hennepin County, Minnesota, has reduced its population of the most vulnerable people living on the streets by almost 36% in just two years. But progress hasn't been easy — or cheap.

How Animals and Cities Collided in 2023
From bears and birds to raccoons and rats, here's how urban wildlife fared this year.

When Will Google Fix Maps for Cyclists?
The tech giant's new partnership in London seeks to improve a service criticized for recommending dangerous journeys. But riders so far aren't convinced.

The Black Woman Architect Who Hopes to Change the Face of Design in America
The new president of the American Institute of Architects, Kimberly Dowdell, says that when it comes to improving cities, "architects can see the future."