Urban Edge
Weekly Roundup: What It Would Mean to Have a Former Mayor As Vice President
Tim Kaine is the kind of guy whose "eyes lit up at the mention of land-use regulations," according to one observer.
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Historic Freedmen's Town Houses Could Become City Landmarks
A group of Freedmen's Town homes could be the first public housing units in Houston to get the city's historical designation. The move is part of a growing movement that recognizes the links between housing and preservation.
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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.
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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.
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In New Transportation Plan, Nashville Offers Model For Sun Belt Cities
The plan focuses on relatively quick, incremental steps that can have big impacts.
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