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.
Transit Adjacent Development and Neighborhood Change in Houston
This study explores how land use has changed between 2010 and 2016 in transit adjacent development (TAD) areas of Harris County, defined as census block groups within one mile of light rail stations, transit centers, and Park & Ride locations.
With New Opportunity Zones, A Tool For Change Brings Questions
With the designation of 628 Opportunity Zones across Texas, what might this mean for revitalization in the Houston area?
Q+A: Introducing Houston’s Department of Transformation
No it's not a real city department but the group of community leaders has real neighborhood change as its goal.
Perspective: Hopes, Questions As Community Undergoes Planning Effort
With a draft plan in hand, one of five pilot Complete Communities neighborhoods reflects on the process.
Welcome to Acres Homes. Acres Home. Acreage Homes?
A community in transition contemplates its future and its name.
Listen: Near Northside Awaits I-45 Project and the History of Houston’s Transportation Struggles
The podcast is back with a visit to one of the neighborhoods in the path of a major highway project and an interview with Kyle Shelton about his history of Houston transportation decisions.
At a recent discussion with Houston city and civic leaders, a look back at the 2015 general plan shows some movement, but much more to go.
In Phoenix and Houston, Effort to Attract Millennials Is Reshaping Downtown
New research looks at how Millennials’ preferences – perceived and actual – are changing downtown housing developments.
Five Questions Facing Houston in 2018
What’s next for Houston depends on how it answers these five questions.
Our Hurricane Party: Why People Stay
A Kinder Institute researcher reflects on what it means to stay in a flood-prone area.
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: Strengthening Community
A Super Neighborhood president who wants to see his community stronger than before Harvey.
Harvey Reflections: Forming Relationships
One young organizer with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association shares his experience after Harvey.
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