Map: Basketball Hoops Per Capita, City by City
Among the metrics in the latest ParkScore rankings, basketball hoops per 10,000 residents.

In Fights Between States and Cities, It's Not Just Red vs. Blue
Governing | Preempting local laws is no longer a trend in just conservative states.

Interactive: How Houston's Highways Spurred Growth, Sprawl
A new interactive report shows Houston-area development from 1950s onward.

Urban Review: Houston's Poor Parks Score, State of Mobility and Picnic Tables
This week, a look at how Houston's parks compare to other large cities, homelessness after Harvey, a deep-dive into the picnic table and more.

How To Make Your City More Resilient
Hint: Start by making it more inclusive.

Chart: Sun Belt Cities Lead Population Growth
San Antonio, Phoenix and Dallas were among the cities with the biggest population gains between 2016 and 2017, according to census estimates.

Of the 21 largest school districts in Texas, none matched the national average for per student spending.

Why Houston Is A Market City (And Copenhagen Isn't)
A new book contrasts two very different cities and contemplates our urban future.

Cities Team Up To Tackle Urban Challenges With Data
Through the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership, cities explore how to confront common challenges with data.

Urban Review: School Segregation, Industrial Tax Exemptions and Community Health
This week, the anniversary of Brown v. Board, New Orleans schools vote on tax exemptions for industry and more.

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