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Report: Fair Housing Faces an Uphill Battle in Texas
A new report shows 2013 changes meant to further fair housing in Texas were successful, but new changes threaten that.
Report: Fair Housing Faces an Uphill Battle in Texas
A new report shows 2013 changes meant to further fair housing in Texas were successful, but new changes threaten that.
Why Do Houstonians Move? Better Homes, Better Neighborhoods and Better Commutes
New data sheds light on the reasons people change homes.
Hearing Sheds Some Light -- But Not Much -- on Carson's Vision for HUD
The HUD nominee gets caught up in the debate about Trump's potential conflicts of interest as he tries to share his view of how government assistance should function.
Latest Podcast: The Struggles of Homeless Youth in Houston
Houston is trying to solve youth homelessness. The Kinder Institute's Leah Binkovitz explains one young adult's journey.
As Tax Credit Guidelines Change, Concerns About Fair Housing Mount
Amid an ongoing debate about affordable housing in Houston, recent changes to how the state administers its low-income housing tax credits have raised flags for fair housing advocates.
The city touts its affordable reputation. But how affordable is it really?
Though Affordable Housing Programs Show Promise, Delivery Lags
City of Houston programs aim to revitalize areas and promote affordability.
The Best Books of 2016 for Urbanists
Have some time off this holiday season? Curl up with one of these engaging reads.
The Urban Edge: Our Most-Read Stories of 2016
The stories cover everything from Astrodome redevelopment to gentrification battles.
Q+A: How Los Angeles' First Homeless Coordinator Approaches Her Job
Turns out supporting the homeless at the ballot box and supporting them in the neighborhood are two different things.
For Young People, Homelessness is a Different Type of Struggle
Indigent youth will often do whatever it takes to avoid a homeless shelter: They couch surf. They crash with relatives. They may trade sex for a bed. But that resilience poses unique challenges to the very programs designed to serve them.
What Ben Carson at HUD Might Mean for Houston
In Houston, where debates about housing are fierce, questions remain about how a Carson-led HUD would operate.
New Orleans Latest City to Grapple with Airbnb
The Crescent City moved to both legalize and regulate the short-term rental industry amid a housing shortage.
In Houston's Near Northwest, a Community Looks to Reinvent Itself, Once Again
As suburbs seek to add amenities, those with fewer resources find creative ways to adapt.
Where Have the Repeat Home Buyers Gone?
At just over 900,000 in 2015, the number of repeat homebuyers is half what it was in 2001.
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