Urban Edge

Insights, perspectives and stories about building better cities and better lives

How Houston Immigrants -- And Their Kids -- View Relationships

A study looks at attitudes around interracial dating, same sex marriage and working mothers in Houston's diverse communities.

Years After Recession's End, Cities Nationwide Still Face Some Financial Headwinds

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

Where Have the Repeat Home Buyers Gone?

At just over 900,000 in 2015, the number of repeat homebuyers is half what it was in 2001.

Q+A: Documenting 'Race-Related PTSD'

A scholar new to Houston assesses the landscape and discusses his work on racial trauma and access to care.

Charter Schools Do Little To Combat Racial Segregation, Says National Study

A new study looked at poverty, race and performance in charters and traditional public schools across the country.

Richard Florida: Houston Has an Inequality Problem

Houston may be an economic juggernaut, but the world's most famous urbanist says the city is leaving many behind.

Study: Trump is Wrong About Immigrants Being Violent Criminals

"No evidence links Mexican or undocumented Mexican immigrants specifically to violent or drug-related crime," a new study concludes, undermining the candidate's claims.

Houston Is a "Knowledge Capital," According to a New Report. But Is It a "Global Giant?"

A new report from the Brookings Institution seeks to categorize major cities. It says Houston's a "knowledge capital." But it's not a "global giant" (or at least not yet).

As Austin, Dallas Housing Markets Heat Up, Houston Cools

A new index ranks the top 25 most active housing markets looking at the year ahead.

What Makes a Great City? Great Public Spaces. And These 6 Rules

A new book explains the six steps needed to create amazing spaces.