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A Portrait of New York City by Air in 1924
Long before Google Maps, an intrepid inventor with three camera-equipped biplanes captured a groundbreaking view of Gotham in its Jazz Age glory.

Britain's Famed Universities Near a Financial Cliff
Tuition caps and rising inflation have forced schools to slash costs and recruit more lucrative international students. That strategy is now colliding with limits on immigration.

How Detroit Reclaimed a Towering Relic From the Roaring '20s
Architect Louis Kamper's Book Tower stood vacant for years. After a painstaking restoration from New York firm ODA, the 38-story skyscraper is ready for a new century.

Mass Transit That Can Move a Megalopolis
Growing cities around the world are creating "rapid regional rail" systems that allow residents to commute across metro areas at high speeds. Will the US get on board?

Tokyo's Historic Race for Governor Is Full of Joke Candidates
A record number of people are running in the capital's gubernatorial election, but many are just using it as a chance to promote their own profiles.

The Amazon Rainforest Is Urban, Too
South America's vast rainforest isn't just flora and fauna. Tens of millions of people live in cities that are neglected and overlooked.

How E-Bikes Won Over Europe
Battery-powered bicycles now outsell pedal-only ones across several European countries. A transportation researcher explains the policies behind the boom.