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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.

The Benefits of HISD Pre-Kindergarten: The Relationship Between Years of Exposure and School Readiness

This report analyzes the impact of pre-kindergarten on school readiness using longitudinal data.

Why "Informal" Housing Could Be On the Rise

As housing becomes increasingly out of reach for low-income residents, a pair of researchers warns that untraditional housing could become more commonplace.

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.

As Immigration Slows, What's Next for Houston's Hispanic Community?

What might a shift in the source of the Hispanic community's growth mean?

What Happens When Teachers From Different Schools Start Collaborating

School inequities show up in the classroom. One approach seeks to mitigate that.

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.

America's Conundrum: For Many, The Cities With Jobs Are Too Expensive To Live In

It's no surprise Americans are moving half as much as they used to.

In the Trump Era, Cities May Have to Pursue a Self-Help Approach to Affordable Housing

Housing advocates look to cities to lead the way in affordability.

Houston and Harris County Housing Conversation

A summary of a stakeholder conversation on housing issues held in February, 2017.

Lawsuit Seeks to End Housing Voucher Discrimination

A Dallas advocacy group that recently won a high-profile Supreme Court case is now mounting a legal challenge against policies that make it hard for renters to use Section 8 vouchers.

After HUD Investigation Found Civil Rights Violations, Houston Moves on Affordable Housing

City council approved 11 proposed developments, but only some will secure the competitive low income housing tax credits from the state.