Interviews

Q&A: New Metro Board Member Teresa Morales Shares Her Goals for Houston's Transit System

In July, Morales was appointed by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner for the Metro board position.

Q+A: Why The Harvey Health and Housing Registry Needs You

An innovative study tracking the effects of Hurricane Harvey looks for input from Houston-area residents, whether they were directly affected by the storm or not.

Lessons in Local Government From A Former California Mayor

Growth wars, parking fights and more. What two years as mayor of a coastal California town taught the Kinder Institute's current director.

Q+A: Introducing Houston’s Department of Transformation

No it's not a real city department but the group of community leaders has real neighborhood change as its goal.

Q+A: Houston Architect Jim Furr On His Favorite Buildings

Gensler's longtime Houston chief discusses the city's downtown tunnels, his favorite projects and the future of urban design in the Bayou City.

Q+A: How Los Angeles' First Homeless Coordinator Approaches Her Job

Turns out supporting the homeless at the ballot box and supporting them in the neighborhood are two different things.

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.

Q+A: What's Next For the Houston Housing Authority's Fountain View Project

Houston Housing Authority Chairman Lance Gilliam speaks with the Urban Edge about what happens next, now that Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has blocked a public housing project in the wealthy Briargrove area.

What Happens When Governments and Public Artists Don't See Eye-to-Eye

A million dollar contract, a city hall battle, and a public debate -- all about a bird sculpture.