Harvey Reflections

Harvey Reflections: A Tech Community Comes of Age

"We were prepared. We were ready to work for 48 hours."

Harvey Reflections: Fifth Ward Weathers the Storm, Wary of Gentrification

Revitalization or gentrification? In Fifth Ward, Harvey raised the stakes.

Harvey Reflections: Opening Homes for Disaster Relief

The government response was critical during Harvey. But Ed Pettitt, who hosted evacuees in his Third Ward home through Airbnb, said citizen response was the most impressive.

Harvey Reflections: Community Organizing, Recovery and Frustration

With known and unknown environmental risks, an organizer on the east side of Houston reflects on a frustrating reality even after the rain.

Harvey Reflections: Strengthening Community

A Super Neighborhood president who wants to see his community stronger than before Harvey.

Harvey Reflections: Medical Needs, Pets and Guns at the Shelter

During Harvey, former mayor Annise Parker put in 14-hour shifts helping manage a critical emergency shelter.

Harvey Reflections: Forming Relationships

One young organizer with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association shares his experience after Harvey.