Federal transit funding could be tied to housing production if this bill passes
America has a shortage of 7.2 million affordable homes, and 8.1 million Americans spend more than half of their income on housing, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
Texas cities 'surprisingly' featured in report about combating green gentrification
Park improvements and gentrification are said to go hand in hand, but a new report sheds light on how this trend can stop.
Texas is paying more for full-day pre-K. But some school districts are delaying.
How are Texas school districts using state pre-K funding to expand educational options for 3- and 4-year-olds? It depends where you look.
The urban debate involving scooters, bikes, pedestrians and cars needs to be reframed
From Central Park West to San Diego’s hip North Park neighborhood, cities are removing parking spaces, replacing them with bike lanes, and getting pushback from residents and business owners.
H-GAC approves more than $150 million for I-45 project to 'stay in line' for TxDOT funds
The committee committed an additional $51.5 million to go toward community planning and mitigation.
Gap between income growth and housing cost increases continues to grow
As of March 2019, only a handful of the largest metropolitan areas had housing markets that would be considered "healthy."
Proposed federal bill takes aim at reducing rising pedestrian deaths in America
A "complete street" is designed to provide safe and accessible transportation options for all modes of travel and all people of all ages and abilities.
Houston extends minimum parking exemptions into East End, Midtown
Car-centric Houston gets a little less car-centric.
Understanding serial eviction filers
Why do property owners file evictions against the same tenant over and over? A new study of Atlanta-area eviction filings considers the practice.
Which HISD locations will expand full-day pre-K
Research shows pre-K can have meaningful impacts on school readiness and future outcomes.
How many Houston-area residents could lose health insurance if the ACA is repealed?
A lot, according to new estimates.
It's been more than 10 years since lawmakers have raised the federal minimum wage, which is the longest period in history that it's stayed stagnant.
Houston considers changes to juvenile curfew ordinance
With the curfew up for regular review, the mayor has promised significant changes to the ordinance before an expected July 17 city council vote.
Job automation may negatively impact women’s job opportunities more than men’s, report shows
Automation and artificial intelligence technologies will displace men and women fairly equally over the next decade, but women may find more difficulty in that transition.
A new report shows both Dallas and Houston as cities where people are wanting to rent next.
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