Urban Edge
This week’s roundup includes more on affordable housing concerns across the country, new regulations proposed in the wake of Harvey and what bringing Amazon to Texas might mean.
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At a recent discussion with Houston city and civic leaders, a look back at the 2015 general plan shows some movement, but much more to go.
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Five Questions Facing Houston in 2018
What’s next for Houston depends on how it answers these five questions.
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Houston Studies Show Light Rail Did Bring Some Benefits
But not all were welcome changes.
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Harvey to be a Turning Point for Equitable Transit-Oriented Development in Houston
OffCite: There is a window for a massive investment in equitable transit-oriented development, and it won’t be open long.
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