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North Houston Highway Improvement Project offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
This post is part of a series on the I-45 project, published every Monday and Wednesday throughout June.
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On Saturday, Kinder Institute for Urban Research staff and community volunteers came together at the BakerRipley Leonel Castillo Community Center to conduct a walking and biking infrastructure survey of the Near Northside neighborhood.
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Experts to share what TxDOT's I-45 project means for Houston
This is the first in a series of posts on the I-45 project that will be published on Monday and Wednesday throughout June.
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Eight new or recently renovated public libraries to love
Not just beautiful, public libraries are dynamic components of our urban landscapes.
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Houston is notorious for being a place of opportunity for all, but according to a new report, the Bayou City is ranked right in the middle in the nation when it comes to employment opportunities for sub-baccalaureate workers.
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Some cities and states are stepping up, but is it enough?
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How Detroit’s director of planning aims to recreate the city with equity for all in mind
For the past four years, Detroit's director of planning and development, Maurice Cox, has been making radical changes to the once-bankrupt Midwest city with a particular focus on creating a city that's equitble for all residents.
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Texas lawmakers send bill to governor that would eventually outlaw red-light cameras
The legislation includes a provision to allow local governments to continue operating cameras until they finish out any contracts in effect as of May 7.
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There are less than six months until the 2019 City of Houston elections
On November 5, the City of Houston will hold elections to choose a mayor, controller, and 16 council members to serve four-year terms from January 2020 to January 2024.
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America can use other countries to gain a better understanding of neighborhood inequality
One researcher offers new insights into opportunity, comparing Germany and the United States.
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