The Compass: Reining in city sprawl, the 5 cities that vanished without a trace, and the best way to explore a city.

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THE COMPASS

This week, we explore the world of cities. Learn about the five cities that are taking bold steps to rein in sprawl, discover the cheeky otters that are thriving in Singapore—and adapting quickly to big city life, and see why biking is the best way to see a city. Unlock these Nat Geo stories and more—for free. Get unlimited access to hundreds of fascinating articles, photos, and videos. Create your free account or sign in now.

PHOTOGRAPH BY ANGELIKA JAKOB, FOTOGLORIA / LUZ / REDUX These five cities are taking bold steps to rein in sprawl Climate, health, and sanity all suffer when sprawl rips the fabric of cities. Here are five that are trying to stitch things back together. TRYING TO DO BETTER

PHOTOGRAPH BY STEFANO UNTERTHINER Cheeky otters are thriving in Singapore—and adapting quickly to big city life Like many urban species, the aquatic mammals are changing their behavior to fit into their new home, research shows. CHEEKY NEIGHBORS

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1. Why ‘tiny forests’ are popping up in big cities 2. These are the oldest continuously inhabited cities on each continent 3. Hundreds of wild parrots are thriving in this Brazilian city 4. How rats became an inescapable part of city living

MAP COURTESY GEORGE HAYWARD, NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY Charming illustrated maps illuminate the character of New York City A new exhibit highlights beautiful, funny, and intriguing illustrated maps of the Big Apple from New York Public Library’s huge collection. ENDLESS INSPIRATION

WHICH PRESIDENT MADE HISTORY BY BECOMING THE FIRST SITTING U.S. PRESIDENT TO THROW OUT THE CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH ON OPENING DAY? A. THEODORE ROOSEVELT B. WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT C. WARREN G. HARDING CLICK TO SEE IF YOU'RE RIGHT!

PHOTOGRAPH BY PAOLO KOCH, GAMMA-RAPHO / GETTY IMAGES These 5 cities vanished without a trace. We're finally learning their stories. Historical sources are overflowing with mentions of places like Tanis, Helike, and Roanoke, but archaeologists are still searching for their exact locations. The histories they're piecing together are astonishing. LONG-LOST SECRETS

PHOTOGRAPH BY SERGI REBOREDO, REDUX Biking is the best way to see a city—and it’s good for the planet Take a spin through five cities that have built bike lanes for sustainability and fun. A PROFOUND DIFFERENCE

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