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Urban Edge Stories by Luis Guajardo

Pandemic evictions cost Harris County $100 million and much more

Houston ranks third in the nation for eviction filings since the COVID-19 pandemic began. What can local officials learn from the steps taken by cities such as Austin to help keep residents housed during this unprecedented public health and economic crisis?

Villa Royal, an apartment complex - 5800 Dashwood Dr, Houston, TX
Urban Edge: Jan 6, 2021
COVID-19 and Cities, Housing

Settegast: A case study in endemic racism within Houston’s housing system

In the past month, new and greater focus has been placed on the need to address economic, environmental, educational and health care inequalities related to race in the U.S. For many years, systemic racism has limited access to housing as well. Here, we take a look at findings from the Kinder Institute’s State of Housing report in the context of Settegast, a historically Black neighborhood in northeast Houston.

Settegast neighborhood in Houston
Kinder Institute Research
: Jul 2, 2020
COVID-19 and Cities, Demographics, Housing, Urban Disparity
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