Urban Planning

Living in walkable neighborhoods makes children richer when they grow up, new study finds

Living in walkable neighborhoods has shown to improve health, social wellbeing and general happiness, and now, a new study shows children growing up in walkable areas earn more money as adults.

Our cities will become smart only through private-public partnerships, experts say

Technology will transform our cities for the better, according to a panel hosted by the French American Chamber of Commerce and Ion Smart Cities Accelerator program and prototyping lab.

Washington is a great (baseball) town. So is Houston.

The World Series faceoff revealed some additional similarities between the two seemingly-contrasting cities.

Cemeteries as urban public spaces? This is why it could work

Some cemeteries come up with creative ways to maintain the grounds, including historic tours and respectful events.

Equity questions raised over Buffalo Bayou East master plan

The plan aims to add 40 miles of new and improved trails and bikeways, 200 acres of parks and open spaces, seven new boat landings and seven new bridges. But not all welcome the changes.