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."
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."
Two Houston Neighborhoods, Historically Divided Along Racial Lines, Partner in the Face of Change
Houston's Fifth and Second Wards find value in teaming up.
Space City: Underutilized Lots Provide New Opportunities for Houston Neighborhoods
Empty lots and odd bits of underutilized land are hallmarks of urban life in Houston. Here are four spots that are ripe for change.
Houston in Flux: Understanding a Decade of Bayou City Development
This report quantifies, visualizes and analyzes new construction and demolition in Harris County between 2005 and 2015.
Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2016 Results
35th annual Kinder Houston Area Survey
As Inequality Rises, So Does Support for Government Action
More and more Houstonians say the government should play an outsized role in reducing inequality.
Cities Are Embracing Streetcars, But It's Not Always Smooth Sailing
Recent streetcar stumbles may offer lessons for cities.
To Thrive, Cities Must Figure Out How to Make "Thick" Infrastructure
Underutilized spaces present the chance to reconnect neighborhoods, offer new transportation options and encourage physical activity.
Along Gulf Coast, Officials Make the Case for Passenger Rail's Return
After more than a decade, the coast could ride the rails again.
Austin Shows the New Equity Imperative for Local Economic Development
Austin works to create the prototype for how communities of the future compete in a global marketplace.
Chart of the Week: How 12 Cities Are Using Airbnb
Airbnb isn't just for those looking to make some extra cash. In fact, full-time business owners play a major role in the site's success.
How Can We Develop Houston's East End Properly?
A panel says a deliberate approach is needed, lest the area become consumed by townhomes.
Local Governments Are Inefficient. Here Are Four Ways to Fix Them.
Most American cities are either too big or too small to serve the people who live in them in a cost-effective manner.
Redeveloping the East End: Catalyst for Sustainable Transitions
This report provides recommendations for sustainable development in the East End neighborhood.
Market-Based Zoning Needed During the Age of the "Sharing" Economy
As the sharing economy takes hold, it may be time to embrace a new type of zoning.
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