Housing

Guest Post: Why the Quest for "High Opportunity" Housing May Destabilize Communities and Schools

No matter how noble the advocates for the policy may view themselves, they are missing the complexity of community, families and schools.

The Houston Townhouse: An Appreciation

Love or hate them, densely packed townhouses play a key role in the increasing the size of Houston's housing supply.

Why Houston Renters Aren't Giving Their City High Marks

Houstonians aren't recommending their city to friends and family members. Can the city move the needle?

Q+A: What's Next For the Houston Housing Authority's Fountain View Project

Houston Housing Authority Chairman Lance Gilliam speaks with the Urban Edge about what happens next, now that Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has blocked a public housing project in the wealthy Briargrove area.

Historic Freedmen's Town Houses Could Become City Landmarks

A group of Freedmen's Town homes could be the first public housing units in Houston to get the city's historical designation. The move is part of a growing movement that recognizes the links between housing and preservation.