New Report Urges More Sidewalks, Less Parking in Houston
Houstonians complain about traffic all the time, but in a new report, they offer solutions.
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Most People Don't Expect Much From Local Government. Nigel Jacob is Changing That.
How do you make a city run better? Hire a "new urban mechanic."
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Latino Representation Growing in Houston Leadership
New police chief is latest in an ongoing trend.
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DEMOGRAPHICS, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DISPARITY
How African Immigrants Are Creating a New Identity for Themselves in Houston
A researcher discusses the group that's more than 60,000 strong in the Houston area.
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DEMOGRAPHICS
What Supermarkets Reveal About Inequality
For too long, researchers say, we've had a relatively simple view of inequality that often ignores a key group: Hispanics.
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SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DISPARITY
New Orleans Latest City to Grapple with Airbnb
The Crescent City moved to both legalize and regulate the short-term rental industry amid a housing shortage.
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HOUSING
In Houston's Near Northwest, a Community Looks to Reinvent Itself, Once Again
As suburbs seek to add amenities, those with fewer resources find creative ways to adapt.
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HOUSING
Cities Shouldn't be Afraid to Look to the Suburbs for Inspiration
Stereotypes about suburbs abound. But they are dynamic parts of any region, and they may offer important lessons.
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In Houston, a Regular Bus Rider Encounters Characters – and Kindness
When riding the bus, fellow passengers (and drivers) are rarely boring.
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TRANSPORTATION
Visiting Houston's Critical -- And Often Overlooked -- Economic Engine
It has a a huge impact on the region and state, but not all Houstonians are familiar with the Port while others know it too well.
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