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Comparing Harvey to Houston's Past Storms
How does a 1,000-year flood compare?
Comparing Harvey to Houston's Past Storms
How does a 1,000-year flood compare?
Who's Really Getting the Benefit? The Impact of Gentrification on Health
Gentrification can mean more green space and other amenities tied to health. But for whom?
How Urban or Suburban Is Sprawling Houston?
Understanding the nature of Houston's sprawl is about figuring out what it really means to be urban.
Estimates Show The Houston Neighborhoods With the Most Flooding
Still just estimates, but the analysis is a start to understanding the damage.
Mapping Tool Helps Neighborhoods Better Understand Harvey, Houston
The tool from the Kinder Institute brings together a wide range of datasets, including recent flood data.
Pre-recovery is Key to Better Disaster Response
It takes planning ahead of time to get people quickly housed after disaster.
Infill Development Could Make or Break San Antonio
Commentary: "It’s getting ugly out there," says architect Jim Bailey.
A new mapping tool overlays current demographic data with historic redlining maps.
Compare Cities Side by Side With New Tool
The Urban Observatory creates maps from a variety of data sources.
Why Sun Belt Cities Need Unique Solutions to Common Problems
The typical tools of urban America don’t always work in the rapidly growing region.
Architecture Firm Proposes 'Urban Trellis' to Reinvigorate Pierce Elevated
From freeway to park, it could be the perfect embodiment of a bold new Houston.
Despite Promise, Affordable Housing Still Lacking Along Atlanta's Beltline
With equity issues in the past, a new investigation shines light on affordability struggles.
Pick Your Policy Tool Focuses On Equity
Building a better, more equitable city, one policy at a time.
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?
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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