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.
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.
In Houston's Underserved Neighborhoods, Entrepreneurs Hope to Make Change
With the help of a "mini-MBA" program, Houston entrepreneurs are making their way.
Houston Mayor Announces Complete Communities Initiative
Amid controversy, Mayor Sylvester Turner hopes his Complete Communities will turn the tide.
Though Affordable Housing Programs Show Promise, Delivery Lags
City of Houston programs aim to revitalize areas and promote affordability.
Third Ward Looks to Shift the Gentrification Conversation
As the area continues to attract interest, Third Ward community organizations work to promote "development without displacement."
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