Urban Edge
Jeff Speck Takes On Current I-45 Expansion Plan, Inspires More Action
City planner and author Jeff Speck sparked Houstonians to join actions aimed at the current I-45 expansion plan by TxDOT.
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At Rice University's Metro Day, Locals Share Their Concerns About MetroNEXT
Metro is making its rounds across Houston to get feedback about the MetroNEXT draft plans to understand what Houstonians want out of a public transit system.
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This week, why private investment needs to be considered alongside public dollars, what happened to California's innovative rail project, a painful proposal for property tax relief in Texas and more.
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Bike-friendly Cities Should Be Designed for Everyone, Not Just for Wealthy White Cyclists
The Conversation | The single biggest group of Americans who bike to work live in households that earn less than $10,000 yearly.
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This week, who actually receives all those federal dollars intended for community development, why Texas is reversing claims about large numbers of potentially ineligible voters on the rolls, making Metro truly cutting edge and more.
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