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David Kidd

Photojournalist / Storyteller

David Kidd is a photojournalist and storyteller for Governing. He was the art director and staff photographer at Teacher magazine and the American Journalism Review before joining Governing in 2008. He can be reached at dkidd@governing.com

The Erie Canal in Syracuse, N.Y.
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The Erie Canal Is Getting an 8-Year-Long Birthday Party
That’s how long it took to build one of America’s most ambitious public works projects, and that’s how long its bicentennial will be celebrated.
June 29, 2017
 · David Kidd
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In Houston's New Park, Art Goes Green
Smither Park celebrates folk art -- but only if it's recycled or reused.
April 14, 2017
 · David Kidd
nannie
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All in a Year's Work, Underground
A tunnel-boring machine recently dug a two-and-a-half-mile-hole beneath the surface of the nation's capital. It only took 366 days.
March 22, 2017
 · David Kidd
dirt-roads
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Going Backwards to the Days of Dirt Roads
In an effort to save money, some governments are unpaving roads.
February 13, 2017
 · David Kidd
salt-shed
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How NYC Turned Salt Into Art
The Spring Street Salt Shed has been lauded as one of the city's best public sculptures.
January 26, 2017
 · David Kidd
02_Arcosanti 188a
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Arcosanti: The Original (and Unfinished) Smart House?
In 1970, an architect began building a self-sustaining town of the future. Now it stands as a lab for environmentally conscious urban planners.
December 15, 2016
 · David Kidd
natural-bridge
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The Natural Bridge: The Newest State Park in America
It’s also one of the oldest tourist destinations.
September 27, 2016
 · David Kidd
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State Capitols: Above It All
Many state capitols were designed to inspire with soaring architecture. The view from the top offers a unique perspective.
April 29, 2016
 · David Kidd
Last Look
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Remembering Cincinnati’s Old Streetcars
As the city prepares to debut new streetcars, here’s a last look at their old ones.
April 27, 2016
 · David Kidd
nyc-kiosks
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With NYC's Wi-Fi Kiosks, People Can Practically Go Phoneless
The sleek new stations throughout the city let users make 911 calls and search the web -- all for free.
March 22, 2016
 · David Kidd
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