Urban Edge
A new report sheds light on how assistance for refugees has shifted its focus to short-term employment, at the expense of the new arrivals' well-being.
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Urban Review: School Safety, New Urbanism and Racial Change in Suburban Atlanta and Hurricane Season
This week, the Texas governor's 40-point response to school shooting, a study of racial change in suburban Atlanta, prepping for hurricane season and more.
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Chart: Sun Belt Cities Lead Population Growth
San Antonio, Phoenix and Dallas were among the cities with the biggest population gains between 2016 and 2017, according to census estimates.
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Houston Gets Poor Ratings for Civic Health
A new study looked at everything from political participation and civic involvement to social connectedness.
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Within Houston's Diversity, A Complicated Story Still Being Told
Surveys offer insights into how experiences within one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the country vary depending on background.
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