Housing

Mapping Eviction Judgments in Houston

Data shows sources of eviction hearings in Harris County

National Housing Policies Leave Poor Families Behind

"We already have a national housing program, it's just not for poor people," says author, Matthew Desmond.

"Can I Be Your Neighbor," Asks Houston Housing Campaign

A new campaign looks to shift the affordable housing conversation in Houston.

Houston Mayor Calls on Private Sector to Fill Gaps, Push City Forward

With a pension reform bill in the legislature, Turner said the city is on the path to a more stable financial future.

Houston Has Long Been A Car City. Today, Residents Are Seeking Something Else.

More than half of survey respondents say they'd prefer to live in a mixed-use area rather than a community dominated by single-family homes.

In 'Evicted,' Author Matthew Desmond Makes The Case That Forced Move-Outs Are A Cause of Poverty, Not A Symptom

The Kinder Institute hosts the 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning author at a free event May 9.

If Houston Wants To Become More Inclusive, It Should Consider These Four Steps

Despite Houston's long-held reputation as a relatively inexpensive big city, today, the city's affordability gap is widening. Smart public policy can reverse that trend.

Latest Podcast: Houston, You're a Bit Dense

Today in Houston, the supply of multi-family properties and townhouses is growing faster than the stock of single-family detached homes.

Houston Mayor Announces Complete Communities Initiative

Amid controversy, Mayor Sylvester Turner hopes his Complete Communities will turn the tide.

Sure, Houston Has Sprawl. But Some Areas Have East Coast Levels of Density

Pockets of density abound in Houston, but the character of those neighborhoods varies dramatically.

In Southwest Houston, Apartment Complexes Are A Haven For Refugees

In neighborhoods like Houston's Gulfton, refugees and landlords have a close partnership. Refugees enjoy affordable rent, and landlords like the reliable tenants.

Taking Stock: Housing Trends in the Houston Area

A report analyzing housing trends in the Houston metropolitan area.

Map: For Some, Sun Belt Cities Among Least Affordable

Sun Belt cities are known for their low housing costs. But how affordable are they for extremely low-income families?

Latest Podcast: Understanding Houston's Affordable Housing Crisis

In the latest episode of the podcast, we discuss just how many people in Houston are feeling the effects of high housing prices. Then, we explore the policy solutions to this pressing problem.

First They Fled Abuse; The Next Battle Was Over Housing

What a Fort Bend County women's shelter can teach us about the way we approach affordable housing.