No, Katrina Evacuees Didn’t Cause a Houston Crime Wave
Lawmakers, police and everyday Houstonians said the city became more dangerous thanks New Orleans evacuees. Statistically, that’s not true.
No, Katrina Evacuees Didn’t Cause a Houston Crime Wave
Lawmakers, police and everyday Houstonians said the city became more dangerous thanks New Orleans evacuees. Statistically, that’s not true.
Some Houston residents grew frustrated with Katrina evacuees. But those who actually met them had a different outlook.
Research Over Coffee: What New Orleans Schools Learned After Katrina
The dramatic overhaul of its school system provides a unique experiment on school reform.
A new feature highlighting the week’s interesting, important and downright weird news about cities.
American Political Participation is Down (Except Among Black People)
The bigger question is whether their momentum carries over into 2016.
Watts at 50; Rising Rent; and the Tiff About Toilets: Urban Insights From Around the Web
A new feature highlighting the week’s interesting, important and downright weird news about cities.
What A Poll Of Mayors Reveals About The Uneven Economic Recovery
Businesses are expanding and property values are rising. But demand for food, shelter, and affordable housing is increasing too. What does that disconnect mean for American cities?
Research Over Coffee: How Trump’s Racist Remarks Fit a Pattern of GOP Rhetoric on Immigrants
The GOP front-runner’s attacks on Latinos are in line with the party’s ongoing anti-immigrant rhetoric, study finds
A new feature highlighting the week’s interesting, important and downright weird news about cities.
If You Want People to Stop Smoking, Show Them Their Neighbors Think it’s a Bad Idea
A new study suggests that where people live and who their neighbors are, could affect their likelihood to smoke while pregnant, despite health risks.
Ryan Holeywell | July 31, 2015 A new feature highlighting the week’s interesting, important and downright weird news about cities.
Research Over Coffee: How Foreign-Born Healthcare Workers Are Changing Houston
Doctors and nurses from foreign countries play a key role in improving the region’s communities – and its healthcare system.
Urban Insights From Around the Web
As part of a new weekly feature, the Urban Edge shares with readers the most interesting stories about cities from the previous week
The Most Interesting Affordable Housing in Houston
Development aims to offer options as community stands poised to gentrify
What the 1960s Can Teach Us About How Segregation Affects Aspirations
As schools become more homogenous, historic surveys of black students offer insights
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