Innovation

How To Build Resilient Cities

Resiliency expert Harriet Tregoning offers insights for the Houston area and other cities.

Cecilia Muñoz: Lessons from the Obama White House

The former senior staffer reflects on eight years in the White House, place-based policy and optimism.

Texas Has Big Potential To Get "Smart," But Time Is Of The Essence

No state in the country has a formal "smart city" implementation plan. Texas may be uniquely positioned to lead.

Houston Is a "Knowledge Capital," According to a New Report. But Is It a "Global Giant?"

A new report from the Brookings Institution seeks to categorize major cities. It says Houston's a "knowledge capital." But it's not a "global giant" (or at least not yet).

LA Metro's Innovation Policy: Consider Any Good Idea

The transit agency's newly-created Office of Extraordinary Innovation is tasked with finding the next big thing in transportation.

States and Cities Creating New Leadership Positions as They Rethink Their Approach to Transportation

U.S. cities are embracing new types of transportation leaders.

Houston to Host Texas' First "Transportation Camp" This Month

The "un-conference" focuses on the intersection between transportation and technology.

Architecture firm explores how to 3D-print houses

Gensler, the San Francisco-based design and architecture firm, says it’s working with a Chinese company to explore the possibility of producing homes using massive 3D-printers.

Medical Centers Can Serve as a Catalyst for Cities

They have a lot to offer.

Reinventing Economies: An academic round table discussion with Mary Walshok

Cities can dramatically improve their economic competitiveness if their industries learn to collaborate, Dr. Mary Walshok said at the Kinder Institute on Thursday.