Legislative Report: Hurricane Harvey Recovery Has Cost $2.7 Billion So Far, Most Paid by Feds
Texas Tribune | A report released Friday by the Texas Senate's budget-writing committee laid out past and future costs related to recovery from "the most costly disaster ever to hit the Texas coast."
This week, an artist improves bus stops in Los Angeles, new insights into how undervalued homes in majority black neighborhoods are and a reflection on the promise and pitfalls of rent control.
The bulk of sociological research and policies derived from it focuses on just a small slice of cities. That's a problem.
How Can Houston's Transit Be More Equitable?
In its Equity in Transit report, LINK Houston recommends increasing the frequency and hours of service on key bus routes as well as other system improvements.
Urban Review: Amazon HQ2/2, Millennials As Homebuyers and More
This week, with Amazon's announcement, a look at why Texas can count itself as lucky, new research on where Millennials are buying their first homes, testing the limits of public space and more.
Missing From Transit Planning? Transit Riders
Discussing his new book, transit expert Christof Spieler offered insights into effective transit planning, including a critical missing piece.
How To Support Kids in Houston and Texas
The latest State of Texas Children report from the Center for Public Policy Priorities underscores the need for a complete Census count and includes recommendations on school finance, health care and more.
Why Doesn't Houston Have Scooters Yet?
Some see them as litter. Others as a simple transportation solution for short trips around town.
Urban Review: Midterms, Midterms and More Midterms
In case you can't get enough, we've got several looks at what the midterm results mean for transit and housing, a shifting suburban voter profile and more.
Traffic Is The Biggest Problem. Transit Is The Solution, According to Atlanta Area Survey
The survey asked Atlanta area residents about support for expanded transit, housing affordability and more.
Election Day: Races and Measures to Watch
Several Sun Belt races hold the potential to make history, but a look at some of the other races and measures also offer potential insights.
This week, what happens when hundreds of thousands of affordable properties lose the restrictions keeping them affordable, what do those early voting numbers mean and how is climate change affecting real estate?
In Houston Neighborhood Short on Parks, A Community Makes Its Own
Through building a park for the community, the dense, diverse Gulfton neighborhood finds ways to come together.
Conference Sheds Light on How Harvey-Affected Children Can Tackle Trauma
Following Hurricane Harvey, the focus of childhood trauma was heightened but are there lasting impacts being missed?
Huge Turnout on First Day of Texas Early Voting
Texas Tribune | Texas counties large and small saw substantial voter turnout on the first day of early voting for the 2018 midterm elections.
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