Urban Edge
In Houston, the Promise and the Challenge of Urban Farming
On less than one acre of land, a Second Ward farm has flourished but it faces an uncertain future.
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Urban Review: Bike Safety, Transit Equity and a New Home Construction Program in Houston
This week, new research on the potential safety benefits of Houston's Bike Plan, a home construction program, getting transit equity right and more.
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Families with Children Are Renting More
Houston had the largest increase in families with children who rented of the 30 biggest metropolitan areas between 2006 and 2016.
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Study: When Looking For and Buying a House, Racial Inequality and Discrimination Compound
A new Houston area study examines how race plays a factor at each stage of the home buying process.
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Q+A: Why The Harvey Health and Housing Registry Needs You
An innovative study tracking the effects of Hurricane Harvey looks for input from Houston-area residents, whether they were directly affected by the storm or not.
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