Urban Edge Stories by Kyle Shelton

Do citizens really have a say over infrastructure projects? Historically, no.

Better understanding how funding works during recovery will help Houston make sure it doesn't leave anybody behind.

Using P3s strategically and carefully is a must. Texas still has the opportunity to do that, despite a recent vote.

Pockets of density abound in Houston, but the character of those neighborhoods varies dramatically.

The effort could transform Houstonians' relationship with their transportation system.

We need your help to better understand the threats facing pedestrians and cyclists in Houston.

The historic character of a community is often obvious. But in some places the past is less obvious and its significance harder to protect

Stereotypes about suburbs abound. But they are dynamic parts of any region, and they may offer important lessons.

Across the country, transit agencies and ride-sharing services are partnering up. Will those agencies come to regret it?

Google's efforts to highlight "areas of interest" reveals much about the development of Houston. It also says something about the way Google portrays urban life.

Protesters, in the 1970s and today, turned to the streets to force conversations into the public eye.

Who could have predicted that two communities, built by the same developer, to serve the same population, would diverge so starkly?

Recent Houston visitors are sending the city the same message: don't be afraid to think outside the box.

Underutilized spaces present the chance to reconnect neighborhoods, offer new transportation options and encourage physical activity.

Linking citizen-advocates, transportation officials and public officials is big first step.

The new bulbs are causing some criticism. But we need to look at the bigger picture.

Addressed to an unidentified biker from an unidentified driver, it had the ring of a Craigslist missed connection post.

If we're just relying on the white lines of a crosswalk to protect pedestrians, we're in big trouble.

Since WWII, public infrastructure has played a pivotal role in public debates.

On the East Coast, bike-sharing systems are largely used for commuting. New data reveal Houstonians are using bike-sharing to access parks.