Neighborhoods

Redeveloping the East End: Catalyst for Sustainable Transitions

This report provides recommendations for sustainable development in the East End neighborhood.

6 Ways to Make Downtown Houston More Pedestrian Friendly

Urban planner Jeff Speck told city officials exactly what they need to do to make downtown more walkable.

How Communities Leverage the Power of “Infrastructural Citizenship”

Highways and other major infrastructure are essential, yet often disruptive, elements of urban living.

Report: U.S. Companies Continue to Move Downtown

New study highlights companies that are moving from suburban office parks into central business districts

How Houston’s East End finally got transit

METRO’s Green Line began service this weekend in Houston’s East End. But if the community hadn’t demanded better service 40 years ago, it might not have the transit line it now enjoys.