Urban Edge

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Report: After Recession, Metro Areas Are Losing Businesses

The recovery has been uneven as a smaller number of cities account for a larger percentage of new businesses.

After HUD Investigation Found Civil Rights Violations, Houston Moves on Affordable Housing

City council approved 11 proposed developments, but only some will secure the competitive low income housing tax credits from the state.

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley on the Role of Data in Government

By paying attention to data, O'Malley argues, cities can become more efficient -- and more livable -- places.

When It Comes to Streetlights, Power Matters

In Houston, neighborhoods with higher incomes have more streetlights per mile. But that's only part of the story.

For Those Facing Eviction, Minor Hurdles Can Trigger a “Cascade of Misery”

When tenants can't pay the rent, the consequences can be unrelenting.

The Stress of Sitting in Traffic Can Lead to More Crime

Extreme traffic increases the likelihood of domestic violence, according to traffic and crime data.

Houston Refugee Resettlement Groups Scramble to Welcome Families

A ban on refugees was temporarily suspended by a court order. But refugees and resettlement agencies face an uncertain future.

Despite the Hype, Few Houstonians Made Big Airbnb Bucks During Super Bowl

Houstonians, it turns out, might have been a bit too optimistic about their ability to rent their homes for sky high prices.

New Study Examines How Historic Racism Shaped Atlanta's Transportation Network

As Atlanta considers a new approach to transportation, a report links the region's history of racism with today's transit inequities.

As Anti-Sanctuary Bill Advances, Estimates Reveal Size of Undocumented Population

A proposed state bill seeks to punish so-called sanctuary cities and campuses, but what kind of impact could it have locally? A quick look at the numbers.