What We Mean When We Talk About Equitable Recovery
URBAN EDGE : March 28, 2018
Local and national advocates and experts reflect on Houston's recovery thus far and where it can be improved.
URBAN EDGE : February 22, 2018
Resiliency expert Harriet Tregoning offers insights for the Houston area and other cities.
How Can We Make Sprawling Houston Feel Urban and Walkable?
URBAN EDGE : November 7, 2017
Why the city needs to revisit the city-wide code.
Metro Invites Public On 'Listening Tour' to Pitch Next Big Projects
URBAN EDGE : June 20, 2017
Got any ideas for Metro? They're looking for your input.
Latest Podcast: How to Build Stronger Suburbs
URBAN EDGE : December 6, 2016
If you think you know the suburbs, think again.
What Makes a Great City? Great Public Spaces. And These 6 Rules
URBAN EDGE : October 3, 2016
A new book explains the six steps needed to create amazing spaces.
What Downtown Plano’s Rebirth Can Teach Other Mid-Sized Cities
URBAN EDGE : September 7, 2016
Things are going well for downtown Plano.
The Houston Townhouse: An Appreciation
URBAN EDGE : August 15, 2016
Love or hate them, densely packed townhouses play a key role in the increasing the size of Houston's housing supply.
Weekly Roundup: In the Country's Most Expensive Cities, It Takes Too Long to Build
URBAN EDGE : July 21, 2016
In some places, it can take more than a year for a developer to secure a building permit, leading to higher housing costs for everyone in town.
Houston to Host Texas' First "Transportation Camp" This Month
URBAN EDGE : June 14, 2016
The "un-conference" focuses on the intersection between transportation and technology.
"Suburban Urbanism" Is No Longer Just a Niche
URBAN EDGE : June 5, 2016
Regardless of where they live, urban amenities are no longer a bonus but a requirement for many millennials.
How Do You Approach "Preservation" When It's Not Buildings That Are At Risk?
URBAN EDGE : June 1, 2016
In San Francisco, officials are experimenting with ways to protect cultural institutions and businesses, as opposed to buildings and plazas.
Without Zoning, Equity in Houston Becomes More Complicated
URBAN EDGE : May 13, 2016
Houston's lack of zoning creates a two-tiered system for land-use, critics argue.
URBAN EDGE : April 13, 2016
Some critics say zoning creates sprawl. But if that's the case, how do you explain Houston?
How the "Missing Middle" Can Make Neighborhoods More Walkable
URBAN EDGE : March 28, 2016
One designer argues that housing like the duplex can save cities.
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