Latest Urban Edge Stories

Mobility data shows some staying at home more than others during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers studying the impact of stay-at-home mandates on the area’s environment and infrastructure share insight into which county populations are limiting their movement — and potential exposure to the coronavirus — more than others. 

photo illustration for HARC research showing mobility in Houston metro area counties during pandemic
Urban Edge: Apr 8, 2020
COVID-19 and Cities, Health, Transportation

Boom likely to resume but leaders need to square disparities in the Texas Triangle

Despite the current coronavirus-driven economic slowdown and drop in oil prices, Houston continues to be one of the fastest-growing and most prosperous metropolitan areas in America. The metro area continues to add about 100,000 residents annually and has a gross domestic product of a half-trillion dollars per year.

Texas Triangle photo illustration
Perspective
: Apr 6, 2020
COVID-19 and Cities, Demographics, Economic Development, Education, Health, Housing, Transportation, Urban Disparity

Staying at home may have saved 4,533 lives in Harris County so far

The number of COVID-19 deaths in the United States is nearing 10,000 and there are close to 340,000 reported cases. 

photo illustration encouraging Harris County residents to continue to stay home
News Story
: Apr 5, 2020
COVID-19 and Cities, Health