Urban Edge

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Private Data Misuse Starts With Users Not Understanding Consent Forms, Scholar Says

Consent forms are meant to be easy to comprehend, but due to length and complexity, research shows people aren't reading.

How a Montgomery Highway Sought To Disrupt the Heart of the Civil Rights Movement

Like many urban highways, I-85 cut through an African American neighborhood. This one was home to some of the most prominent leaders of the civil rights movement.

Sun Belt States in the Top 20 Most Dangerous States for Pedestrians - Again

According to a new report, southern states have an issue with safe streets and pedestrian deaths.

Five Very Different Parks Show The Future of Green Spaces

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

Q+A: A Grassroots Response to Harvey Creates New Connections To Rebuild Better

With a focus on housing, environmental justice and labor issues, the Houston HOME Coalition is pushing for an equitable recovery.

Urban Review: Cutting Solo Car Commutes, Mapping Automation's Reach and Reflecting on the LA Teachers' Strike

This week, which cities are most at risk when it comes to automation, what one Los Angeles charter school teacher learned from the recent strike, the future of Georgia's pecans and more.

Bill Would Require Landlords to Notify Tenants of Flood Risk

Filed Wednesday, the bill would expand disclosure requirements for landlords.

How Do Houston and Other Large Cities Fare When It Comes to Pre-K?

A new report considers access and quality in the 40 largest cities.

Urban Review: Census Ruling, Gentrification Scholarship and HISD's Next Steps

This week, what the latest ruling means for the 2020 census, reflecting on decades of gentrification research, an op-ed from Houston school district board members on a tough decision and more.

Education Scholar on National List of Most Influential

The Kinder Institute's own Ruth N. López Turley named among the most influential education scholars in the country.