In Defense of the Urban Freeway
There's a push to tear them down. But they're one of the biggest things driving the urban renaissance.
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TRANSPORTATION
How Parents' Choices About Schools Drive Segregation
Segregation is higher among children than adults. New research explains why that's happening.
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EDUCATION
VIDEO: Kinder Institute Answers Questions on Housing
The region provides just 18 affordable units for every 100 "extremely low income" households. That's one of the worst ratios in the country.
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HOUSING
As Immigration Slows, What's Next for Houston's Hispanic Community?
What might a shift in the source of the Hispanic community's growth mean?
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DEMOGRAPHICS
Harris County's New Marijuana Policies Could Keep Doors From Being Closed on Users
Blacks are more than three times as likely as whites to be prosecuted for marijuana possession. Reforms in Harris County can help address that disparity.
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Study: Past Transit Habits Shape Future Ones in Dramatic Ways
Local governments could seize on the phenomenon in order to develop lifelong riders.
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TRANSPORTATION
What Happens When Teachers From Different Schools Start Collaborating
School inequities show up in the classroom. One approach seeks to mitigate that.
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EDUCATION
Harris County No Longer Leads Country in Population Growth
After eight years at the top, Harris County falls to Maricopa County.
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DEMOGRAPHICS
Texas Has Big Potential To Get "Smart," But Time Is Of The Essence
No state in the country has a formal "smart city" implementation plan. Texas may be uniquely positioned to lead.
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Research Shines Light on Asthma Rate Disparities in Houston
Are measures like unemployment tied to asthma rates?
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PUBLIC HEALTH, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DISPARITY
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