Urban Edge

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

Houston Policymakers -- and Residents -- Giving Criminal Justice Reform a Boost

Support for change grows as officials look to reduce jail population and address racial disparities.

Oil Prices Are Low. So Why Are Houstonians Optimistic About the Economy?

Despite cheap oil, Houstonians aren't too worried about jobs.

Most Houstonians Support an Equal Rights Ordinance, Survey Finds. So Why'd They Vote Against It?

Months after HERO failed, support for an equal rights ordinance still strong.

As Inequality Rises, So Does Support for Government Action

More and more Houstonians say the government should play an outsized role in reducing inequality.

Houstonians Want to Live in Walkable Communities. Often, That Doesn't Happen.

The findings suggest huge numbers of Houstonians want to live in a different type of community but have been unable to do so.

"Real" Millennials; Houston's Floods; and Fragmented Schools: Urban Insights From Around The Web

Highlighting the week’s interesting, important and downright weird news about cities.

Cities Need to Change the Way They Examine Rising Sea Levels

New research suggests cities need to adapt a new way of modeling -- or else prepare for the consequences.

City Underwater: A Collection of Drone Footage of this Week's Houston Floods

Aerial footage offers a new vantage point for understanding the water's impact.

How the Worst Methane Leak in U.S. History Could Help Transform California’s Energy Grid

California officials advance plan to use restitution to spur energy innovation.

Could Better Data Keep Houstonians Safe During Floods?

Rice University leaders developing new technology to give more advance warning of flooding in problem areas.