The unprecedented 2017 storm dumped more than 50 inches of rain on the Houston area, but as rain events and flooding become the new normal, new research is needed to respond.
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Evictions Before and After Harvey
While some areas saw marked increases, others experienced high numbers of eviction case filings before and after the storm.
Why the Flood Bond is Important But Not Enough
There's no way to flood-proof Houston, but making it more prepared will take a variety of approaches and a lot of coordination.
Much of the attention around the storm’s anniversary will focus on megaprojects, but, efforts to create equitable human recovery, especially for the most vulnerable, cannot be lost in the shuffle.
What Twitter Can Teach Us About Hurricane Harvey
Platforms like Twitter can capture immediate, on-the-ground needs in an unfolding disaster and can help fill gaps in response.
Buyouts Bring Promise and Challenges to Flood-Affected Homeowners
For some, buyouts are a lifeline, but for others, they represent a loss of community and limited options to move on.
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