Houston's Floods, Austin's Apartments; and Arlington's Ballparks: Urban Insights From Around The Web
Highlighting the week’s interesting, important and downright weird news about cities.
Houston's Floods, Austin's Apartments; and Arlington's Ballparks: Urban Insights From Around The Web
Highlighting the week’s interesting, important and downright weird news about cities.
"Real" Millennials; Houston's Floods; and Fragmented Schools: Urban Insights From Around The Web
Highlighting the week’s interesting, important and downright weird news about cities.
Could Better Data Keep Houstonians Safe During Floods?
Rice University leaders developing new technology to give more advance warning of flooding in problem areas.
Four Myths About Katrina’s Impact On Houston
10 years later, survey data reveal trends that add depth to the story of the devastating storm and its aftermath.
No, Katrina Evacuees Didn’t Cause a Houston Crime Wave
Lawmakers, police and everyday Houstonians said the city became more dangerous thanks New Orleans evacuees. Statistically, that’s not true.
Some Houston residents grew frustrated with Katrina evacuees. But those who actually met them had a different outlook.
Research Over Coffee: What New Orleans Schools Learned After Katrina
The dramatic overhaul of its school system provides a unique experiment on school reform.
Is there a better way to warn residents of flooding?
Gauges, radar and modeling help area leaders know whether the Texas Medical Center is at risk of high water.
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