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.
This report connects housing stock changes with gentrification patterns in Harris County.
Neighborhood Gentrification across Harris County: 1990 to 2016
The inventory of affordable housing has been diminishing and this report documents where in Houston it's diminishing the fastest.
Two Houston Zip Codes Among the "Most Gentrified" In the Country
The analysis looked at changes in median income, home value and population with a bachelor’s degree or higher between 2000 and 2016.
Five Questions Facing Houston in 2018
What’s next for Houston depends on how it answers these five questions.
Harvey Reflections: Fifth Ward Weathers the Storm, Wary of Gentrification
Revitalization or gentrification? In Fifth Ward, Harvey raised the stakes.
Who's Really Getting the Benefit? The Impact of Gentrification on Health
Gentrification can mean more green space and other amenities tied to health. But for whom?
Q+A: The Persistent Appeal of the Suburbs
Once racially exclusive, suburbs are now diversifying. But with renewed interest in cities, what will this mean for residents?
In Los Angeles and Houston, Waterway Redevelopment Must Be Balanced With Gentrification
Revitalizing long over-looked urban waterways requires thoughtful execution.
Despite Promise, Affordable Housing Still Lacking Along Atlanta's Beltline
With equity issues in the past, a new investigation shines light on affordability struggles.
The Urban Edge: Our Most-Read Stories of 2016
The stories cover everything from Astrodome redevelopment to gentrification battles.
Weekly Roundup: A Plausible Alternative To High School Suspensions
Historically, when a student acted out in school, he'd faced suspension. Today that's no longer the case, with more districts instead experimenting with 'restorative justice.'
Weekly Roundup: The Air We Breathe (When We're in Our Cars)
Think you're safe from pollution when you're inside your car with the windows rolled up? Think again.
Austin Pursues Ambitious Housing Overhaul
Texas' capital city is looking to address its famously expensive housing.
You Might Not Know as Much About Gentrification as You Think
How much of the gentrification narrative is just mythology?
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