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Why the 100-Year Floodplain Needs to be Rethought
With flooding dubbed the "new normal" in the Houston area, do we need a better way to understand risk?
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After the Flood, What's Next for Vulnerable Residents?
With a proposal for a buyout on the table, what's next for two Greenspoint apartments?
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More than 358,000 people between the ages of 25 and 64 are out of work in Harris County, according to a new report.
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The Dumping Grounds: Why Some Houston Neighborhoods Bear the Brunt of Trash
A new pilot program aims to change a persistent problem.
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In Houston's Underserved Neighborhoods, Entrepreneurs Hope to Make Change
With the help of a "mini-MBA" program, Houston entrepreneurs are making their way.
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Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2017 Results
36th annual Kinder Houston Area Survey
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Despite Drop In Oil Prices, Houstonians Are Unflinchingly Optimistic About Economy
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.
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If Houston Wants To Become More Inclusive, It Should Consider These Four Steps
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.
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Houston Mayor Announces Complete Communities Initiative
Amid controversy, Mayor Sylvester Turner hopes his Complete Communities will turn the tide.
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Map: For Some, Sun Belt Cities Among Least Affordable
Sun Belt cities are known for their low housing costs. But how affordable are they for extremely low-income families?
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How Foreign Investment Fuels Hyper-Gentrification
How a rise in foreign investment is transforming how we think of urban spaces.
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America's Conundrum: For Many, The Cities With Jobs Are Too Expensive To Live In
It's no surprise Americans are moving half as much as they used to.
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Houston and Harris County Housing Conversation
A summary of a stakeholder conversation on housing issues held in February, 2017.
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Houston Ranks Last in Job Creation in 2016
Today, Houston finds itself in the company of cities like Hartford and Birmingham.
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