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Latest Urban Edge Stories

Sun Belt States in the Top 20 Most Dangerous States for Pedestrians - Again

According to a new report, southern states have an issue with safe streets and pedestrian deaths.
Woman crossing the street
News Story
: Jan 29, 2019
Transportation, Urban Planning

The Connection Between Urban Planning and Your Health

Did your new year's resolutions include health-related goals? Your city's design might have something to say about that.
Twin Cities pedestrian bridge over highway
News Story
: Jan 7, 2019
Health, Urban Planning

Urban Review: Toxic Air Bases, Housing Finance Issues to Watch and Investing in Urban Forests

This week, a legacy of contamination from air bases across the country, the housing finance issues experts will be watching in 2019, why trees are more than just pretty and more.
Trees provide shade in front of Los Angeles city hall
News Story
: Jan 4, 2019
Health, Housing, Urban Planning

Latest Research

Neighborhood Gentrification across Harris County: 1990 to 2016

The inventory of affordable housing has been diminishing and this report documents where in Houston it's diminishing the fastest.
New Townhomes in Austin
Report: Dec 13, 2018
Housing, Urban Disparity, Urban Planning

Governing A Growing Region: Addressing Challenges of Service Provision and Development in Houston

This report takes a regional view to find major issues with the way our growth is governed.
Suburb homes
Research: Oct 25, 2018
Governance, Housing, Urban Planning

Planning From Inside Out: Using Community Responses to Address Transportation, Infrastructure and Safety Concerns

This report provides a more in-depth understanding of critical transportation safety issues, highlights key issues and can be used to prioritize street safety improvements.
Man riding bike along rough, muddy sidewalk
Research: Sep 27, 2018
Transportation, Urban Planning

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