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City of Houston Looks to Expand Homebuyer Assistance
Though the level of subsidies a qualified homebuyer receives has decreased in recent years, the city hopes to turn that around to stem a housing affordability crisis.
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How City Demographics Affect Parks
A study of city ParkScores reveals inequities tied to a city's racial and ethnic composition and other factors.
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Urban Review: New Black Cities, Prop. 13 40 Years On and Texas' Migrant Child Detention Facilities
This week, a look at newly formed majority-black cities and some of the challenges they face, the legacy of Prop. 13 according to California residents and a map documenting the migrant children being held across Texas.
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In Houston, What Can Urbanists Learn from Food?
After Anthony Bourdain's death, writers reflected on his legacy, including how he shined a light on often marginalized people through food. Beyond celebrating it, though, urbanists should dig deeper into the stories food and culture can tell.
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The "Done Deal" Diversification Continues in Houston Area, According to New Census Estimates
The latest county-level estimates from the Census Bureau show which populations are growing the fastest and where.
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Here's What We Know About Immigrant Children Being Separated from their Families
Texas Tribune | Here's what we know about immigrant children being separated from their families
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Why Resiliency Is About Reframing Relationships
Experts share insights into planning and paying for resilience.
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Urban Review: Robot Work, Documenting Detention Centers and World Cup
This week, World Cup kicks off, experts ponder a future of robot work and a new report looks at detention centers across Texas and what happens to the people held inside them.
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Minimum Wage Workers Can't Afford Rent
A Harris County worker earning minimum wage would need to work 113 hours per week to afford a fair market, two-bedroom rental house.
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Women Are Running for Office in Texas
They are vastly underrepresented.
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