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NEW YORK CITY — THE LINEAR FIELD GUIDE

Our guide to a city that rewards exploration, energy, and balance

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Justin Potts
Jan 22, 2026
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The first time I visited New York, I fell in love with its energy. As a sixth-grader from suburban Dallas, Times Square felt like the center of the world — overwhelming, electric, and somehow familiar. I felt at home in the pace, the noise, the constant stimulation.

Years later, I’ve (luckily) outgrown my dream of living in Times Square and settled somew…

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