Housing

What the Evolution of Two Frank Sharp Developments Says About Houston

Who could have predicted that two communities, built by the same developer, to serve the same population, would diverge so starkly?

Third Ward Looks to Shift the Gentrification Conversation

As the area continues to attract interest, Third Ward community organizations work to promote "development without displacement."

Texas Leads Country in New Housing Units Built

And Fort Bend County has one of the fastest growing housing stocks in the country.

Where Transportation Makes Affordable Housing Unaffordable

In many parts of the country, federal low-income housing programs place poor families in locations that force them to spend big money on transportation.

Which Sun Belt Cities Are Building the Most New Single-Family Homes

Interactive HUD data shows how cities build homes.

Without Zoning, Equity in Houston Becomes More Complicated

Houston's lack of zoning creates a two-tiered system for land-use, critics argue.

Two Houston Neighborhoods, Historically Divided Along Racial Lines, Partner in the Face of Change

Houston's Fifth and Second Wards find value in teaming up.

New Housing Trust Fund a Small Step Against Growing Affordability Gap

A new HUD program will help address housing affordable issues, but it may be only a drop in the bucket.

Sprawl Beyond Zoning

Some critics say zoning creates sprawl. But if that's the case, how do you explain Houston?

Phoenix, Houston, and the Rest of the Sun Belt Cities Are Misunderstood

Cities across the South and Southwest have a reputation for being unsustainable. Maybe it's time to rethink that label.

How the "Missing Middle" Can Make Neighborhoods More Walkable

One designer argues that housing like the duplex can save cities.

American Urbanists Fawn Over European Cities. They Should Pay More Attention to Canada.

Sure, Barcelona and Copenhagen are beautiful. But it might make more sense for Americans to study Ottawa and Toronto.

How Atlanta Decided It Can’t Out Suburb the Suburbs

Atlanta's planning department is pursuing a zoning overhaul that would alter the character of the famously sprawling place.

Chart of the Week: How 12 Cities Are Using Airbnb

Airbnb isn't just for those looking to make some extra cash. In fact, full-time business owners play a major role in the site's success.

How Can We Develop Houston's East End Properly?

A panel says a deliberate approach is needed, lest the area become consumed by townhomes.