| This week we're taking a look back at some of our favorite stories from our 2024 coverage. But first, a few news stories this week: CityLab 2024: 5 Things That Shaped Cities | The Leaf Blowers Will Not Go Quietly
Scores of US cities are trying to muffle the seasonal din of gas-powered leaf blowers. But the new regulations and fines are generating resistance, too. Why Are There Suddenly So Many Car Washes?
Fueled by private equity and a subscription-based business model, the auto wash industry is flooding the US with new outlets. Some towns and cities have had enough. How Air Conditioning Took Over the American Office
Before AC, US office workers relied on building design features to adapt to high temperatures. But the promise of boosted productivity created a different kind of workplace. A Loud Warning From the Past About Living With Cars
Klaxon automotive horns, once standard safety equipment, disappeared from the roads after World War I. But the tensions they exposed about urban noise still echo. The Corner Store Comeback
Small-scale neighborhood retail is staging a post-Covid revival in many cities, thanks to a mix of zoning reforms, shopping trends and local incentives. | 
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