Governance

After Harvey, How Can Houston Improve the Buyout Process?

Buyouts are a popular hazard mitigation but examples from across the country offer innovative ways to improve the process.

Planning for Houston’s Future

At a recent discussion with Houston city and civic leaders, a look back at the 2015 general plan shows some movement, but much more to go.

Book on the Texas Gulf Coast Offers ‘Texan Plan’

The Texas Gulf Coast is one of the least regulated of U.S. coastal areas, but one expert offers market solutions for its future.

Maps: FEMA Assistance After Harvey

As acceptances and rejections come in for those who applied for assistance in the wake of Harvey, a picture of unmet need emerges.

In Houston, Are We Protecting the Builders Doing All the Rebuilding?

Recovery is hard work and Texas offers few protections to the people doing that work.

Do You Know Your Watershed? And Other Important Questions for Houston

A new report pushes for the creation of flood-literate residents and politicians.

Being Poor Is Expensive: How Banks Operate is Part of the Problem

Faster check processing, argues a new report, could help families living paycheck to paycheck who are more likely to be unbanked or underbanked.

Funding Primer: Harvey Relief and Recovery

This report seeks to inform decision makers about the recovery funding process and potential gaps.

Report: How Recovery Funding Works and Who Might Be Overlooked By It

Better understanding how funding works during recovery will help Houston make sure it doesn't leave anybody behind.

Cecilia Muñoz: Lessons from the Obama White House

The former senior staffer reflects on eight years in the White House, place-based policy and optimism.

Houston Solutions Lab Pairs Academics with City

Three projects were selected in the first round of funding, including two for flood research.

Harvey Reflections: A Tech Community Comes of Age

"We were prepared. We were ready to work for 48 hours."

FEMA Applications Show Need in the Wake of Harvey

More than 436,000 valid individual assistance FEMA applications were submitted in Harris County.

Harvey Reflections: Opening Homes for Disaster Relief

The government response was critical during Harvey. But Ed Pettitt, who hosted evacuees in his Third Ward home through Airbnb, said citizen response was the most impressive.

Harvey Reflections: Strengthening Community

A Super Neighborhood president who wants to see his community stronger than before Harvey.