The Best of Bloomberg CityLab
10+ most popular Bloomberg CityLab articles, as voted by our community.
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Bloomberg CityLab on Architecture
Finland's National Library Holds a Lot More Than Books
The central library in Helsinki is a monument to the Nordic model of civic engagement.
Bloomberg CityLab on Basic Income
Stockton's Guaranteed Income Experiment, Eight Months In
A universal basic income experiment in Stockton, California, is nearly halfway over. How has $500 a month affected the lives of 125 residents?
Bloomberg CityLab on Comics
A Horrifying Glimpse Into Your Dystopian Future Transit Commute
A comic artist’s take on what the future of transportation really feels like.
Bloomberg CityLab on Future Cities
The History of Cities Is About How We Get to Work
From ancient Rome to modern Atlanta, the technologies that allow people to commute in about 30 minutes have defined the shape of cities.
Bloomberg CityLab on Mobility
The Spine of San Francisco Is Now Car-Free
The plan to ban private cars from Market Street—one of the city’s busiest and most dangerous downtown thoroughfares—enjoys a remarkable level of local support.
Bloomberg CityLab on Outdoors
In a Global Health Emergency, the Bicycle Shines
As the coronavirus crisis forces changes in transportation, some cities are building bike lanes and protecting cycling shops. Here’s why that makes sense.
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The Long Lines for Women’s Bathrooms Could Be Eliminated. Why Haven’t They Been?
It’s been more than 30 years since states started trying to achieve “potty parity,” but many queues are still unequal.
Why Won’t Millennials Join Country Clubs?
Golf-centric clubs are on the wane, even as private membership organizations for Millennials are re-emerging in urban areas.
A Lazy Person's Guide to Happiness
Finding the right place to live can make all the difference. For starters, find a medium-sized city, near water, with leaders who emphasize quality of life.
The Politics of the Dog Park
Dogs are children for a growing number of Americans—and that’s putting new pressures on pup-friendly space.
The Timeless Bliss of Eating Hometown Food
For many holiday travelers, a trip back to where they grew up is a chance to revisit the local haunts they spend the rest of the year craving.
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