This week, who actually receives all those federal dollars intended for community development, why Texas is reversing claims about large numbers of potentially ineligible voters on the rolls, making Metro truly cutting edge and more.
INSIGHTS: January 31, 2019 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNANCE, TRANSPORTATION
As Harvey Recovery Continues, Work Remains to Improve Process for Vulnerable Populations
A new report from the Living Hope Wheelchair Association highlights the challenges and opportunities of communities contending with "pre-existing conditions" in disaster relief and recovery.
INSIGHTS: January 30, 2019 HURRICANE HARVEY, URBAN DISPARITY
Private Data Misuse Starts With Users Not Understanding Consent Forms, Scholar Says
Consent forms are meant to be easy to comprehend, but due to length and complexity, research shows people aren't reading.
INSIGHTS: January 28, 2019 EDUCATION
How a Montgomery Highway Sought To Disrupt the Heart of the Civil Rights Movement
Like many urban highways, I-85 cut through an African American neighborhood. This one was home to some of the most prominent leaders of the civil rights movement.
INSIGHTS: January 25, 2019 TRANSPORTATION
Sun Belt States in the Top 20 Most Dangerous States for Pedestrians - Again
According to a new report, southern states have an issue with safe streets and pedestrian deaths.
INSIGHTS: January 25, 2019 TRANSPORTATION
Five Very Different Parks Show The Future of Green Spaces
From big blockbuster projects to parks focused on inclusive design, these parks reveal what's next for urban green space.
FEATURES: January 24, 2019
Q+A: A Grassroots Response to Harvey Creates New Connections To Rebuild Better
With a focus on housing, environmental justice and labor issues, the Houston HOME Coalition is pushing for an equitable recovery.
INTERVIEWS: January 24, 2019 HOUSING, HURRICANE HARVEY, URBAN DISPARITY
This week, which cities are most at risk when it comes to automation, what one Los Angeles charter school teacher learned from the recent strike, the future of Georgia's pecans and more.
INSIGHTS: January 24, 2019 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION
Bill Would Require Landlords to Notify Tenants of Flood Risk
Filed Wednesday, the bill would expand disclosure requirements for landlords.
INSIGHTS: January 23, 2019 HOUSING, HURRICANE HARVEY
How Do Houston and Other Large Cities Fare When It Comes to Pre-K?
A new report considers access and quality in the 40 largest cities.
INSIGHTS: January 22, 2019 EDUCATION
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