Economic Development

Houston Has a Plan. Now What?

Ryan Holeywell | October 7, 2015 Following a process that took more than a year, the city approved an outline of its goals. Now the real work starts.

When Faced With Poor Neighborhoods, Planners Often Struggle With Solutions

Investments in development and transportation don’t solve the fundamental problem of how to put more money in residents’ wallets.

What A Poll Of Mayors Reveals About The Uneven Economic Recovery

Businesses are expanding and property values are rising. But demand for food, shelter, and affordable housing is increasing too. What does that disconnect mean for American cities?

Take a Trip Inside Houston's Astrodome Archives

Libraries are documenting mementos and stories about the iconic stadium so it will live on – even if it’s demolished.

Research Over Coffee: How Foreign-Born Healthcare Workers Are Changing Houston

Doctors and nurses from foreign countries play a key role in improving the region’s communities – and its healthcare system.