Urban Edge
Houston parks have a history of being built for the privileged, instead of children
According to a new study, Houston's children have less access to parks today than they did 70 years ago due to racial and class inequalities in park placement.
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The Fight Against Food Insecurity Requires Teamwork, Not Competition, New Report Says
A new Kinder Institute report highlights how Houston's nonprofits can work together better in order to efficiently feed the hungry.
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Urban Review: SimCity's Influence, An Atlas of Inequality and the Problems with Going Cashless
This week, SimCity's lasting legacy, mapping micro-level segregation, why cashless businesses are discriminatory and more.
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Q+A: Why Congress Needs to Make Child Care More Affordable
The Conversation | A new bill to provide affordable child care for working families faces an uphill battle in Congress.
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Opportunity Zones: Gentrification on Steroids?
A new federal program meant to spur investment in underserved areas could bring positive changes. Or it could hasten gentrification, particularly in Houston.
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