Urban Planning

Urban Review: Houston's Poor Parks Score, State of Mobility and Picnic Tables

This week, a look at how Houston's parks compare to other large cities, homelessness after Harvey, a deep-dive into the picnic table and more.

Urban Review: Black-White Wealth Gap Myths, Policing Pollution and The Starbucks Problem

This week, a breakdown of the myths behind many of the common explanations and proceed fixes for the black-white wealth gap, a plea for less pollution and more.

Sustainable Cities Need More Than Parks, Cafes and a Riverwalk

The Conversation | Green cities and green gentrification are two different things.

Urban Review: Mardi Gras Beads, Transit Gaps and Public Space Programming

This week: recycling beads, mapping transit gaps and rethinking public spaces with a pause on programming.

Changes Bigger Than Self-Driving Cars Headed to a City Near You

Governing | Online shopping and the automation of jobs are going to transform cities.