Urban Planning

Two Texas highways labeled as freeways without futures, new report says

Austin's Interstate 35 and Dallas' Interstate 345 need to be reimagined, according to a report released April 3.

How Houston’s Decision On Affordable Housing Could Affect City Outcomes

The City of Houston may want to explore multilateral policies that intend to assist in rebuilding vulnerable communities.

'The Point Isn’t Technology; The Point Is Creating Great Urban Spaces' – How Can Houston Leverage Big Data And AI Tools?

At the kickoff to SXSW 2019, Harvard economist and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Ed Glaeser, highlighted how big data and cities can transform policymaking – but how can Houston leverage these tools?

Engaging Immigrants in Houston’s Complete Communities Initiatives: A Closer Look at Pedestrian and Biker Safety

Immigration reform is one of the most pressing issues in today’s political environment, resulting in the longest government shutdown the country has seen in modern history.

Research Roundup - Here's What's Been Happening At The Kinder Institute

We hit the ground running in 2019 with new research ranging from arts education to food insecurity to HISD reform.

Judge Hidalgo's Civic Saturday on Transportation Sparks 'Much-Needed' Discussions on Street Safety

Simply put, improving safety for all road users benefits everyone.

Urban Review: SimCity's Influence, An Atlas of Inequality and the Problems with Going Cashless

This week, SimCity's lasting legacy, mapping micro-level segregation, why cashless businesses are discriminatory and more.

Jeff Speck, Author of 'Walkable City,' Shares His Urban Rules

In his latest book, Walkable City Rules, Speck makes it easy for cities to improve access and walkability.

Better Re-Entry Housing Programs, Code Violation Reporting and More Among Affordable Housing Proposals by Rice Students

The Third Annual Houston Centered Policy Challenge highlighted how the Bayou City can tackle affordable housing in extremely unique ways.

Maps: Six 15-minute walks capture the diversity, history of Houston neighborhoods

A quick walk can mean very different things depending on the area.

Sun Belt States in the Top 20 Most Dangerous States for Pedestrians - Again

According to a new report, southern states have an issue with safe streets and pedestrian deaths.

Five Very Different Parks Show The Future of Green Spaces

From big blockbuster projects to parks focused on inclusive design, these parks reveal what's next for urban green space.

The Connection Between Urban Planning and Your Health

Did your new year's resolutions include health-related goals? Your city's design might have something to say about that.

Urban Review: Toxic Air Bases, Housing Finance Issues to Watch and Investing in Urban Forests

This week, a legacy of contamination from air bases across the country, the housing finance issues experts will be watching in 2019, why trees are more than just pretty and more.

Resolutions for You and Your City

Urban planner Brent Toderian asked Twitter: what are your #ResolutionsForMyCity?