We like a judgy list as much as the next guy and so, in that not-quite-holiday spirit, we decided to compile and rank the most influential urban trends of 2014. From the inspiring demonstrations in cities across the U.S., to well-intentioned traffic interventions that don’t quite get the job done, to the significantly less well-intentioned antics of a certain $41 billion ride-sharing startup, we offer our take on the stuff that got cities talking in 2014.
The Best and Worst Urban Trends of 2014
A look back at the good, the bad and the silly.

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Aysha Khan, Senior Editor
When I tell people I'm from Baltimore, most people first think of "The Wire." But that's not all Baltimore is. Next City helps me keep up with how my hometown is working to create a more sustainable, equitable, accessible and just city.