Housing

Houston Mayor Announces Complete Communities Initiative

Amid controversy, Mayor Sylvester Turner hopes his Complete Communities will turn the tide.

Sure, Houston Has Sprawl. But Some Areas Have East Coast Levels of Density

Pockets of density abound in Houston, but the character of those neighborhoods varies dramatically.

Why "Informal" Housing Could Be On the Rise

As housing becomes increasingly out of reach for low-income residents, a pair of researchers warns that untraditional housing could become more commonplace.

VIDEO: Kinder Institute Answers Questions on Housing

The region provides just 18 affordable units for every 100 "extremely low income" households. That's one of the worst ratios in the country.

Map: For Some, Sun Belt Cities Among Least Affordable

Sun Belt cities are known for their low housing costs. But how affordable are they for extremely low-income families?