Four predominantly Black neighborhoods in Houston have been experiencing gentrification in recent years. Data captured by U.S. Census surveys shows these communities are becoming proportionally more Hispanic and more educated, housing prices are accelerating, and residents there are more likely to rent and face cost burdens than others in Harris County.
Harvey Reflections: Fifth Ward Weathers the Storm, Wary of Gentrification
Revitalization or gentrification? In Fifth Ward, Harvey raised the stakes.
Q+A: Buffalo Bayou Partnership Looks East
President of the Buffalo Bayou Partnership talks about what's next and concerns surrounding the new development.
The Dumping Grounds: Why Some Houston Neighborhoods Bear the Brunt of Trash
A new pilot program aims to change a persistent problem.
Harris County's New Marijuana Policies Could Keep Doors From Being Closed on Users
Blacks are more than three times as likely as whites to be prosecuted for marijuana possession. Reforms in Harris County can help address that disparity.
The Urban Edge: Our Most-Read Stories of 2016
The stories cover everything from Astrodome redevelopment to gentrification battles.
Two Houston Neighborhoods, Historically Divided Along Racial Lines, Partner in the Face of Change
Houston's Fifth and Second Wards find value in teaming up.
Space City: Underutilized Lots Provide New Opportunities for Houston Neighborhoods
Empty lots and odd bits of underutilized land are hallmarks of urban life in Houston. Here are four spots that are ripe for change.
How Communities Leverage the Power of “Infrastructural Citizenship”
Highways and other major infrastructure are essential, yet often disruptive, elements of urban living.
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