Urban Edge

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In Texas, Falling Behind On Student Loan Payments Can Cost You Your License To Work

The Texas Tribune | Critics say the practice is counterproductive, since it impedes Texans’ ability to work and pay back those loans.

Sustainable Cities Need More Than Parks, Cafes and a Riverwalk

The Conversation | Green cities and green gentrification are two different things.

Urban Review: Atlanta’s Bike Report, School Segregation and the Hottest SXSW Accessory

This week, Atlanta’s first annual bike report is out, measuring increasing school segregation and all the fun you missed at SXSW (kind of).

After Katrina: New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu Reflects on Recovery

The mayor reflects on running to the fire, doing the hard things and moving from recovery to resiliency.

Houston Among Major Metro Areas With Affordable Rental Shortage

Of the 50 largest metro areas, Houston is the third worst in terms of affordable and available rental properties for extremely low income households.

Two Houston Zip Codes Among the "Most Gentrified" In the Country

The analysis looked at changes in median income, home value and population with a bachelor’s degree or higher between 2000 and 2016.

Study: How Houston's Appraisal Industry Reinforces Racial Inequality

Homes in black and Hispanic neighborhoods in Harris County were valued at significantly lower rates than comparable homes in similar white neighborhoods.

Map: Fast-Growing Millennial Populations By Metro Area

Building on a previous report, Brookings Institution looks at which metro areas have the fastest growing young adult population. Spoiler: Houston is in the top 10.

Houston Announces HUD Resolution

More than a year after finding the city’s housing decisions violated the Civil Rights Act, HUD came to a resolution with Houston.

Urban Review: Houston's Long Week, Gentrification and Longtime Residents and Fair Housing Language

It’s been a long week for Houston full of goodbyes. Plus, a study on longtime residents who stayed in gentrifying East Austin and more.