Urban Edge

Immigration reform is one of the most pressing issues in today’s political environment, resulting in the longest government shutdown the country has seen in modern history.

The fire started Sunday and has continued to burn for more than 48 hours, though county officials say there aren't any health concerns at the time.

From big blockbuster projects to parks focused on inclusive design, these parks reveal what's next for urban green space.

Some see them as litter. Others as a simple transportation solution for short trips around town.

Simply put, improving safety for all road users benefits everyone.

We hit the ground running in 2019 with new research ranging from arts education to food insecurity to HISD reform.

A new Kinder Institute report highlights how Houston's nonprofits can work together better in order to efficiently feed the hungry.

With the current session of the Texas Legislature moving toward considering the bevy of bills filed in the 2019 session, a number of committees are in fact-finding mode.

Over the years, companies, government entities and non-profits have tried to get public transportation or alternative commuting to stick.

This week, SimCity's lasting legacy, mapping micro-level segregation, why cashless businesses are discriminatory and more.

Millions of students across the country are in schools with police but no counselors, nurses, psychologists or social workers, per new analysis.

New survey numbers from the University of Texas and Texas Tribune show voter priorities for this legislative session but where are lawmakers focusing?

The Conversation | A new bill to provide affordable child care for working families faces an uphill battle in Congress.

This week, a big report captures between districts disparities in a segregated school landscape, a word of caution for the density-minded, the real Green Book and more.

City planner and author Jeff Speck sparked Houstonians to join actions aimed at the current I-45 expansion plan by TxDOT.

In his latest book, Walkable City Rules, Speck makes it easy for cities to improve access and walkability.

The Third Annual Houston Centered Policy Challenge highlighted how the Bayou City can tackle affordable housing in extremely unique ways.

Metro is making its rounds across Houston to get feedback about the MetroNEXT draft plans to understand what Houstonians want out of a public transit system.

This week, what a rare but potentially catastrophic mega-storm might mean for Los Angeles, the many meanings of "suburban," where a proposal for universal childcare falls short and more.

With roughly 10,000 respondents as of early January, the Hurricane Harvey Registry released preliminary findings about the storm's health and housing impacts.