Urban Edge

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Our cities will become smart only through private-public partnerships, experts say

Technology will transform our cities for the better, according to a panel hosted by the French American Chamber of Commerce and Ion Smart Cities Accelerator program and prototyping lab.

Atlanta resident survey shows similar concerns Houstonians face including transportation, housing and crime

Each year, the Atlanta Regional Commission and its partners conduct the Metro Atlanta Speaks survey, similar to Houston's Kinder Houston Area Survey.

Washington is a great (baseball) town. So is Houston.

The World Series faceoff revealed some additional similarities between the two seemingly-contrasting cities.

The first things to come following the $3.5 billion bond approval for METRONext

On Tuesday, voters approved the bond vote with 68% voting in favor.

Apple joins Google, Facebook, other tech giants to tackle affordable housing, but will it be enough?

On Monday, Apple joined several other tech companies confronting the housing crisis by pledging $2.5 billion in affordable housing solutions.

Sylvester Turner to face Tony Buzbee in runoff for Houston mayor

This story was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

Do cities or suburbs offer higher quality of life? Time-use data shows there are more similarities than differences

Recent research suggests suburbanites and urbanites may live far more similar lifestyles than they realize.

The amount of money needed in your savings fluctuates based on your age, income, report says

The financial gap between the wealthiest and the poorest in America is at the widest it's been in the past 50 years.

How riding Metro every day changed my perspective on transit funding

Houston area voters will decide November 5 whether or not to support Metro’s ballot referendum, which borrows $3.5 billion for system improvements and expansions.

Cemeteries as urban public spaces? This is why it could work

Some cemeteries come up with creative ways to maintain the grounds, including historic tours and respectful events.