Cuts to SNAP would impact hundreds of thousands of Houston households
URBAN EDGE : May 12, 2025
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the nation’s most significant anti-hunger program, could soon see a $230 billion funding reduction if current federal priorities move forward. This move could impact millions of Texans, including hundreds of thousands of Houston-area families.
Population Health
INITIATIVE : September 18, 2024
This initiative informs interventions and policy recommendations that ultimately result in sustained improvements in health outcomes for all Houstonians.
Urban farmers seeking healthier communities in Houston’s East End and beyond
URBAN EDGE : October 25, 2023
Finca Tres Robles, an urban farm in Houston’s East End established by the Small Places organization in 2014, is in a state of transition. It initially combined agriculture, community engagement and sustainability. As it moves into its second iteration, it will continue that work with hopes of expanding its reach.
Could parks be a panacea for what ails Houston? Here’s what the research says
URBAN EDGE : October 19, 2023
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, urban parks and greenspace provided welcome respite and recreation when people had to spend a lot of time indoors. That renewed appreciation for parks confirmed what many researchers have been pointing out for decades: They provide cities huge benefits for public health, the environment and the economy.
Why Houston is taking steps to elevate children’s rights in City Hall
URBAN EDGE : October 16, 2023
After three years of researching, planning and implementing a commitment to its children, the city of Houston is the first in the U.S. to be recognized as a UNICEF Child Friendly City. With this milestone and the acknowledgement of children’s needs and voices, Houston is actively investing in its future — and it is an investment all cities should undertake.
With community action plan, Settegast takes next step toward lasting change
URBAN EDGE : August 14, 2023
Following a three-phase, 18-month project, Harris County Public Health has released a community action plan for Settegast, a historically Black neighborhood in northeast Houston with the lowest life expectancy in Harris County, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s U.S. Small-Area Life Expectancy Estimates Project.