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First They Fled Abuse; The Next Battle Was Over Housing
What a Fort Bend County women's shelter can teach us about the way we approach affordable housing.
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Mapping Montrose's Gay History
One researcher explores how Montrose came to be the center of gay social and political life in Houston.
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Bike Plan Rolls To Its Next Stage
The effort could transform Houstonians' relationship with their transportation system.
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America's Conundrum: For Many, The Cities With Jobs Are Too Expensive To Live In
It's no surprise Americans are moving half as much as they used to.
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces Homeless Housing Plan
He aims to build upon past successes. But the cost of the undertaking is unclear.
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Los Angeles Wants to End Traffic Deaths by 2025. Here's How.
It's an ambitious goal, but the city has a plan to get there.
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How Proximity to Clinics Affects Teen Birth Rates
The relationship between clinic proximity and birth rates isn't always a clear one.
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A new survey finds consensus across communities in Houston around many city services and quality of life issues
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It's the Kinder Institute's Birthday! Take a Look Back at Seven Years of Success
On this date in 2010, Rice announced the formation of a new "Institute for Urban Research."
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Diversity is on the Rise in Urban and Rural Communities, and It's Here to Stay
Throughout history, notions of who belongs in American society have expanded to incorporate new groups. History could repeat itself for today’s immigrants -- if they're given a chance.
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