Urban Edge

Insights, perspectives and stories about building better cities and better lives

As Inequality Rises, So Does Support for Government Action

More and more Houstonians say the government should play an outsized role in reducing inequality.

Houstonians Want to Live in Walkable Communities. Often, That Doesn't Happen.

The findings suggest huge numbers of Houstonians want to live in a different type of community but have been unable to do so.

"Real" Millennials; Houston's Floods; and Fragmented Schools: Urban Insights From Around The Web

Highlighting the week’s interesting, important and downright weird news about cities.

Cities Need to Change the Way They Examine Rising Sea Levels

New research suggests cities need to adapt a new way of modeling -- or else prepare for the consequences.

City Underwater: A Collection of Drone Footage of this Week's Houston Floods

Aerial footage offers a new vantage point for understanding the water's impact.

How the Worst Methane Leak in U.S. History Could Help Transform California’s Energy Grid

California officials advance plan to use restitution to spur energy innovation.

Could Better Data Keep Houstonians Safe During Floods?

Rice University leaders developing new technology to give more advance warning of flooding in problem areas.

Kinder Institute to Host Former NYC Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan

The Houston talk comes on the heels of her new book "Streetfight: Handbook for an Urban Revolution."

Gentrification Apps; Police Reform; and Micro-Apartments: Urban Insights From Around The Web

Highlighting the week’s interesting, important and downright weird news about cities.

Sprawl Beyond Zoning

Some critics say zoning creates sprawl. But if that's the case, how do you explain Houston?