To slow the coronavirus in Houston, we should ‘hunker down’ and hope for a controlled crash landing
An infectious disease expert from Rice University talks about the good, the bad and the future effects of our response to the coronavirus pandemic.
To slow the coronavirus in Houston, we should ‘hunker down’ and hope for a controlled crash landing
An infectious disease expert from Rice University talks about the good, the bad and the future effects of our response to the coronavirus pandemic.
How buses can drive equity and success in cities — and even help kill zombie ideas
Ridership in most major metropolitan areas of the U.S. has been steadily declining in recent years. And transit experts worry about the trend’s impact on cities — economically and socially. But when you improve buses, as the experience in Houston and in so many other places shows, ridership and relevancy increase.
In Texas, this Latina's research is helping close the education gap
Ruth Lopez Turley's data showed that full-day pre-K had a more positive impact on school readiness, part of the work at the Houston Education Research Consortium.
Galveston Bay Park Plan is only one way to protect Houston from flooding
A Q&A with Jim Blackburn, the co-director and primary spokesperson for Rice's SSPEED Center, reveals the importance of various flood protection systems.
Houston's Walkable Places Committee presents plan for more pedestrian-friendly city
A Q&A with Bill Baldwin, Houston planning commissioner and chair of the Walkable Places Committee, reveals his goals for Houston.
Q+A: Why Congress Needs to Make Child Care More Affordable
The Conversation | A new bill to provide affordable child care for working families faces an uphill battle in Congress.
Q+A: A Grassroots Response to Harvey Creates New Connections To Rebuild Better
With a focus on housing, environmental justice and labor issues, the Houston HOME Coalition is pushing for an equitable recovery.
Q+A: Is This Houston's Big Bike Moment?
The city approved a bicycle plan in 2017 but 2019 could bring some of biggest changes yet.
Q+A: The Rising Risks of Urban Flooding
From existing data sources to flood mitigation practices, cities need to step up to respond to a national challenge.
Q+A: Disaster, Greening and Displacement
BCNUEJ | Reflections from a resiliency and environmental justice expert on how greening strategies after Hurricane Harvey are connecting to displacement.
Q&A: New Metro Board Member Teresa Morales Shares Her Goals for Houston's Transit System
In July, Morales was appointed by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner for the Metro board position.
Q+A: Why The Harvey Health and Housing Registry Needs You
An innovative study tracking the effects of Hurricane Harvey looks for input from Houston-area residents, whether they were directly affected by the storm or not.
Lessons in Local Government From A Former California Mayor
Growth wars, parking fights and more. What two years as mayor of a coastal California town taught the Kinder Institute's current director.
Q+A: Introducing Houston’s Department of Transformation
No it's not a real city department but the group of community leaders has real neighborhood change as its goal.
Q+A: Houston Architect Jim Furr On His Favorite Buildings
Gensler's longtime Houston chief discusses the city's downtown tunnels, his favorite projects and the future of urban design in the Bayou City.
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