Named by Newsweek as one of the five most innovative mayors in the country, four-term Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett discusses lessons learned from his city's success, Houston's opportunity zones, and the way forward for America's midsize metros.
Texas Republicans warn Trump about ramifications of closing U.S.-Mexico border
Among those voicing opposition to the move are U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, as well as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
Opportunity Zones: Gentrification on Steroids?
A new federal program meant to spur investment in underserved areas could bring positive changes. Or it could hasten gentrification, particularly in Houston.
This week, why private investment needs to be considered alongside public dollars, what happened to California's innovative rail project, a painful proposal for property tax relief in Texas and more.
This week, who actually receives all those federal dollars intended for community development, why Texas is reversing claims about large numbers of potentially ineligible voters on the rolls, making Metro truly cutting edge and more.
This week, which cities are most at risk when it comes to automation, what one Los Angeles charter school teacher learned from the recent strike, the future of Georgia's pecans and more.
Can Incorporation Help Majority-Black Communities Combat The Effects of Racist Policy?
Between 1990 and 2010, 44 Cities of Color were created across the country. Four reveal some of the opportunities and challenges that confront them.
Robust Small Urban Manufacturing: Fostering an Equitable Innovation Economy
Clear equity goals, cross-sector partnerships and strong government-led action can foster a more inclusive innovation economy.
In 2019, Houston Faces Tough Challenges, Big Opportunities
Another year, another set of urgent issues – some of them still lingering from years prior.
Unemployment Is Down. What About Opportunity?
A new report looks at job quality by metropolitan area, finding cause for "cautious optimism."
The Most-Read Urban Edge Pieces of 2018
The stories that captured your attention in 2018.
Urban Review: Costly Commutes, New Apple Hub and Texas' Uninsured
In this weeks roundup, Houston's commute costs near the top nationally, Apple announces plans for Austin hub, a look at who is uninsured in 2018 and a failed promise of prison reform.
Mitigating Gentrification: How Several Sun Belt Cities Are Responding
With a new report shedding light on the stages of gentrification affecting various neighborhoods across Harris County, how are communities and cities responding?
Urban Review: Amazon HQ2/2, Millennials As Homebuyers and More
This week, with Amazon's announcement, a look at why Texas can count itself as lucky, new research on where Millennials are buying their first homes, testing the limits of public space and more.
Sales Tax Could be the Key to Alleviate Revenue Shortfalls
Government entities in the Greater Houston region are increasingly struggling to provide urban-level services to all residents, particularly those in unincorporated suburban areas. Raising or allowing high-growth urban counties to collect sales tax could improve the provision of public services to all residents.
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