Housing

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.