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The Most Interesting Affordable Housing in Houston
Development aims to offer options as community stands poised to gentrify
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What the 1960s Can Teach Us About How Segregation Affects Aspirations
As schools become more homogenous, historic surveys of black students offer insights
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Research Over Coffee: How to Best Prepare for a Coming Hurricane
Predictors indicate who’s likely to skip town when the big one hits
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In Texas ‘colonias,’ third-world conditions are the norm
Some residents near the border scrape by without access to electricity or clean water
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When, exactly, do protests become riots?
Media coverage focused on “thugs” can distract from broader concerns
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It’s Scary Just How Little We Know About Local Elections
There’s no centralized hub for elections info, so key questions about democracy remain unanswered. With new funding from the Knight Foundation, we’re changing that.
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How to Get Your City Walking, DIY-Style
North Carolina-startup offers communities a fast and inexpensive way to encourage pedestrians to explore
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Analysis shows huge differences in purchasing power between states
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The Life and Death of the Urban Highway
Houston isn’t alone. A growing number of cities are tearing down infrastructure that cuts through downtown.
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To see the legacy of slavery, look at present-day school systems
Slavery has long since been abolished in the U.S. but the affect of its legacy may still linger in our education system.
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