Urban Edge Stories by Ryan Holeywell

Air pollution in Houston doesn't confine itself to low-income neighborhoods.

After years of attempts, pension reform in Houston is about to become reality.

Just 18 percent of residents surveyed say they’re “very worried” that they or a family member could become a violent crime victim, marking a record low.

Almost two-thirds of residents give the local job market a positive rating, even though the Houston area's unemployment rate exceeds the U.S. average.

It's no surprise Americans are moving half as much as they used to.

By paying attention to data, O'Malley argues, cities can become more efficient -- and more livable -- places.

The Kinder Institute's transit expert discusses the questions METRO Houston will have to consider as it plans its next project.

Gensler's longtime Houston chief discusses the city's downtown tunnels, his favorite projects and the future of urban design in the Bayou City.

Metered spaces and a free garage should help reduce the time-consuming hunt for parking in the retail and restaurant district.

The HUD nominee gets caught up in the debate about Trump's potential conflicts of interest as he tries to share his view of how government assistance should function.

A snapshot of some of the Kinder Institute's most important findings of 2016, presented visually.

The cuts come at a time when the region's energy industry has been suffering as well.

The stories cover everything from Astrodome redevelopment to gentrification battles.

If you think you know the suburbs, think again.

How do you make a city run better? Hire a "new urban mechanic."

Houston's economy has surged in recent years. So why is poverty expanding here?

More than 30 communities nationwide approved ballot measures designed to support transit efforts.

Houstonians and Atlantans alike are frustrated by traffic. How they want to address it is a different matter.

Education policymakers and researchers historically haven’t worked together. That’s starting to change.

Revenue is finally bouncing back for cities nationwide. But big hurdles remain.