Urban Edge
Two Houston Neighborhoods, Historically Divided Along Racial Lines, Partner in the Face of Change
Houston's Fifth and Second Wards find value in teaming up.
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New Housing Trust Fund a Small Step Against Growing Affordability Gap
A new HUD program will help address housing affordable issues, but it may be only a drop in the bucket.
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Some critics say zoning creates sprawl. But if that's the case, how do you explain Houston?
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Phoenix, Houston, and the Rest of the Sun Belt Cities Are Misunderstood
Cities across the South and Southwest have a reputation for being unsustainable. Maybe it's time to rethink that label.
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How the "Missing Middle" Can Make Neighborhoods More Walkable
One designer argues that housing like the duplex can save cities.
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