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Urban Review: Houston's Poor Parks Score, State of Mobility and Picnic Tables
This week, a look at how Houston's parks compare to other large cities, homelessness after Harvey, a deep-dive into the picnic table and more.
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How To Make Your City More Resilient
Hint: Start by making it more inclusive.
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Chart: Sun Belt Cities Lead Population Growth
San Antonio, Phoenix and Dallas were among the cities with the biggest population gains between 2016 and 2017, according to census estimates.
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Of the 21 largest school districts in Texas, none matched the national average for per student spending.
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Why Houston Is A Market City (And Copenhagen Isn't)
A new book contrasts two very different cities and contemplates our urban future.
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Cities Team Up To Tackle Urban Challenges With Data
Through the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership, cities explore how to confront common challenges with data.
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Urban Review: School Segregation, Industrial Tax Exemptions and Community Health
This week, the anniversary of Brown v. Board, New Orleans schools vote on tax exemptions for industry and more.
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Excerpt: What Houston and Copenhagen Say About Our Urban Future
Two very different places provide two very different models of what a city can be.
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Mayors Give Graduation Advice, Eye Presidential Runs
It's that time of year: celebrities, intellectuals and mayors offer guidance to grads.
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Urban Review: HUD lawsuit, Atlanta gentrification and Houston's flooded homes
This week, housing advocates sue HUD, Atlanta credit unions take on gentrification, Houston investors target flooded homeowners and more.
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