Urban Edge
Austin Wonders if Social Impact Bonds Can Cure Social Ills
The financing tool has been widely touted, but recent setbacks have raised questions about its future.

What A Poll Of Mayors Reveals About The Uneven Economic Recovery
Businesses are expanding and property values are rising. But demand for food, shelter, and affordable housing is increasing too. What does that disconnect mean for American cities?

What the 1960s Can Teach Us About How Segregation Affects Aspirations
As schools become more homogenous, historic surveys of black students offer insights

In Texas ‘colonias,’ third-world conditions are the norm
Some residents near the border scrape by without access to electricity or clean water

When, exactly, do protests become riots?
Media coverage focused on “thugs” can distract from broader concerns

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