Urban Edge
How Houston Stacks Up On Transit Equity
A new collection of data from all of the country's major transit systems sheds light on important trends.
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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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As Inequality Rises, So Does Support for Government Action
More and more Houstonians say the government should play an outsized role in reducing inequality.
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What's the Big Deal About Houston's New Street Lights?
The new bulbs are causing some criticism. But we need to look at the bigger picture.
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6 Ways to Make Downtown Houston More Pedestrian Friendly
Urban planner Jeff Speck told city officials exactly what they need to do to make downtown more walkable.
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