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The past and future of the city

From Uruk to Tokyo and beyond

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Matthew Yglesias
Feb 03, 2022
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American cities have taken it on the chin over the past two years.

The Covid-19 pandemic and associated business restrictions have disproportionately affected the distinctive amenities of urban life — independent restaurants, theaters, museums, and live events — while the resurgence of violent crime disproportionately threatens their stability. Remote w…

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