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It’s Scary Just How Little We Know About Local Elections
There’s no centralized hub for elections info, so key questions about democracy remain unanswered. With new funding from the Knight Foundation, we’re changing that.
How to Get Your City Walking, DIY-Style
North Carolina-startup offers communities a fast and inexpensive way to encourage pedestrians to explore
Analysis shows huge differences in purchasing power between states
The Life and Death of the Urban Highway
Houston isn’t alone. A growing number of cities are tearing down infrastructure that cuts through downtown.
To see the legacy of slavery, look at present-day school systems
Slavery has long since been abolished in the U.S. but the affect of its legacy may still linger in our education system.
Moody’s Gives Houston Negative Outlook
The city's economy is booming, but the city's finances aren't quite as rosy
With $2.2 million in grants, a new type of education research thrives
A new model supports cutting-edge education research that has real-world applications
Five Lessons For Cities Building Shopping Districts
How cities can avoid the pitfalls that come with pursuing retail
What the Supreme Court’s discrimination ruling means for affordable housing
Some advocates hailed the milestone ‘disparate impact’ decision, but Houston’s housing authority says the situation is more nuanced
OKC Mayor urges cities to have “high standards”
Quality-of-life, he argues, is the most effective economic development tool a place can have.
Houston debuts traffic box “mini-murals”
Program aims to bring public art to areas outside of the city core
Surveys show Houstonians’ long-running, love-hate relationship with transit
Residents often clamor for transit — even though they’re sometimes reluctant to use it
Which Sun Belt and Western Cities Are Building the Most Homes?
Per capita construction rates show which places are really growing the fastest
A Closer Look at Criticism of Houston’s “Transit Deserts”
The notion that transit riders in large swaths of the city will be left high and dry is demonstrably false, and, of course, the vast majority of riders will see significantly improved service.
Houston’s Office Boom Is Just About Over
Quarter-over-quarter, office space under construction declined 20 percent in Houston.
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