Urban Planning

How Questions About Density Complicate the Sun Belt Growth Narrative

Sun Belt cities are growing -- but more often than not, it's happening in a less-than-urban way.

Weekly Roundup: In the Country's Most Expensive Cities, It Takes Too Long to Build

In some places, it can take more than a year for a developer to secure a building permit, leading to higher housing costs for everyone in town.

In New Transportation Plan, Nashville Offers Model For Sun Belt Cities

The plan focuses on relatively quick, incremental steps that can have big impacts.

What the Ashby High-Rise Case Means for the Future of Houston Development

The ruling should help eliminate uncertainty around Houston development and promote more clarity around the city's brand of "zoning lite."

Latest Podcast: Understanding the Debate Over Education Funding

Kinder Institute experts discuss the status of education funding in Texas, and the history of construction and demolition patterns in Houston.