Governance

How One Chart Explains the "Crisis" of Latino Voting in Houston

Houston is 44 percent Latino, but it could have just one Latino elected official depending on how Saturday's election shakes out.

Voter Turnout is Low. So Why Do We Make People Vote Twice?

Runoff elections are inefficient and inconvenient. But there's another option.

Smart Streetlights are the Tip of the Spear for Smart Cities

It’s the first step for cities looking to grab the “smart cities” mantle: smart streetlights.

These Are Today's Top 10 "Urban Innovations"

Vertical farming, on-demand transit and intelligent street poles top the World Economic Forum's list.

Don’t misinterpret Houston’s non-voting record

Houston voters rejected HERO. That doesn’t mean its residents aren’t progressive.