Equity

What We Mean When We Talk About Equitable Recovery

Local and national advocates and experts reflect on Houston's recovery thus far and where it can be improved.

Five Questions Facing Houston in 2018

What’s next for Houston depends on how it answers these five questions.

Harvey to be a Turning Point for Equitable Transit-Oriented Development in Houston

OffCite: There is a window for a massive investment in equitable transit-oriented development, and it won’t be open long.

Report: How Recovery Funding Works and Who Might Be Overlooked By It

Better understanding how funding works during recovery will help Houston make sure it doesn't leave anybody behind.

How To Make Houston More Equitable

Programs to create good-paying jobs and affordable child care were among the recommendations from the mayor's task force.

Housing, Equity Top Concerns for HUD Money As Houston Rebuilds

Housing advocates and officials raise concerns after HUD issues letter around recovery funding.

Iconic Sears Set to Close, What Should Happen Next for Midtown Property?

We asked our readers for their visions. Here's what you said.

After 2011 Education Cuts, 'A Lost Half Decade'

Investments have rebounded but haven't kept pace with student enrollment growth, says new report.

After Harvey, An Opportunity to Learn from the Past in the Classroom

Just as the Reconstruction Era of the 1800s attempted to generate more racial justice, the current reconstruction of Houston's schools must do the same.

Remaking Houston Schools' Food System

"I'm not running a damn Luby's," said the new nutrition officer.

Pick Your Policy Tool Focuses On Equity

Building a better, more equitable city, one policy at a time.

Is A Walkable Houston Possible?

Advocates say yes, but Houston has some significant challenges to face.

Bayou Greenways, Buffalo Bayou Join National Infrastructure Reuse Network

Being named to the High Line Network is an honor and a challenge.

Cities Can Prepare for the Driverless Future -- But They Have to Start Now

With testing already under way, it's only a matter of time before driverless cars become a more common presence on the roads.

Graduation Rates, Housing Prices and School Choice

In a district of choice, how do graduation rates impact housing prices?