Urban Edge

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Tapping The Brakes On Public-Private Partnership in Texas

Using P3s strategically and carefully is a must. Texas still has the opportunity to do that, despite a recent vote.

Fatalities, Crashes Up in 2016 in Houston Area, According to New Report

Crash rates went up almost across the board from 2015 to 2016.

In Houston's Underserved Neighborhoods, Entrepreneurs Hope to Make Change

With the help of a "mini-MBA" program, Houston entrepreneurs are making their way.

Research Sheds Light on Benefits of Bilingual Immersion Programs in Schools

The think tank's partnership with the Houston Independent School District is helping policymakers understand the best ways to craft programs that teach students to be fluent in English in Spanish.

Arlington, Texas Experimenting With Driverless Shuttles

After earning a reputation as the biggest U.S. city without transit, does a new driverless shuttle service mark a shift?

National Housing Policies Leave Poor Families Behind

"We already have a national housing program, it's just not for poor people," says author, Matthew Desmond.

Why School Choice Is Also About Transit

Because a big part of school is getting there.

"Can I Be Your Neighbor," Asks Houston Housing Campaign

A new campaign looks to shift the affordable housing conversation in Houston.

What Happens When Pedestrians and Bicyclists Are Afraid of Certain Routes

We asked pedestrians and bicyclists to tell us about their close calls on the road. The results are harrowing.

Houston Mayor Calls on Private Sector to Fill Gaps, Push City Forward

With a pension reform bill in the legislature, Turner said the city is on the path to a more stable financial future.