Despite Promise, Affordable Housing Still Lacking Along Atlanta's Beltline
URBAN EDGE : July 20, 2017
With equity issues in the past, a new investigation shines light on affordability struggles.
Pick Your Policy Tool Focuses On Equity
URBAN EDGE : July 17, 2017
Building a better, more equitable city, one policy at a time.
Why the 100-Year Floodplain Needs to be Rethought
URBAN EDGE : July 11, 2017
With flooding dubbed the "new normal" in the Houston area, do we need a better way to understand risk?
After the Flood, What's Next for Vulnerable Residents?
URBAN EDGE : July 10, 2017
With a proposal for a buyout on the table, what's next for two Greenspoint apartments?
URBAN EDGE : June 28, 2017
More than 358,000 people between the ages of 25 and 64 are out of work in Harris County, according to a new report.
The Dumping Grounds: Why Some Houston Neighborhoods Bear the Brunt of Trash
URBAN EDGE : June 12, 2017
A new pilot program aims to change a persistent problem.
In Houston's Underserved Neighborhoods, Entrepreneurs Hope to Make Change
URBAN EDGE : May 16, 2017
With the help of a "mini-MBA" program, Houston entrepreneurs are making their way.
Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2017 Results
RESEARCH : May 1, 2017
36th annual Kinder Houston Area Survey
Despite Drop In Oil Prices, Houstonians Are Unflinchingly Optimistic About Economy
URBAN EDGE : May 1, 2017
Almost two-thirds of residents give the local job market a positive rating, even though the Houston area's unemployment rate exceeds the U.S. average.
If Houston Wants To Become More Inclusive, It Should Consider These Four Steps
URBAN EDGE : April 25, 2017
Despite Houston's long-held reputation as a relatively inexpensive big city, today, the city's affordability gap is widening. Smart public policy can reverse that trend.
Houston Mayor Announces Complete Communities Initiative
URBAN EDGE : April 17, 2017
Amid controversy, Mayor Sylvester Turner hopes his Complete Communities will turn the tide.
Map: For Some, Sun Belt Cities Among Least Affordable
URBAN EDGE : March 20, 2017
Sun Belt cities are known for their low housing costs. But how affordable are they for extremely low-income families?
How Foreign Investment Fuels Hyper-Gentrification
URBAN EDGE : March 15, 2017
How a rise in foreign investment is transforming how we think of urban spaces.
America's Conundrum: For Many, The Cities With Jobs Are Too Expensive To Live In
URBAN EDGE : March 5, 2017
It's no surprise Americans are moving half as much as they used to.
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