Urban Edge

Insights, perspectives and stories about building better cities and better lives

Harvey to be a Turning Point for Equitable Transit-Oriented Development in Houston

OffCite: There is a window for a massive investment in equitable transit-oriented development, and it won’t be open long.

Rent, Commute Times Grow in Houston

New estimates from the Census Bureau show both rents and commute times are rising in Houston and other major metropolitan areas.

Do You Know Your Watershed? And Other Important Questions for Houston

A new report pushes for the creation of flood-literate residents and politicians.

Report: An Uneven Recovery After Harvey Threatens to Leave People Behind

Falling behind on bills, dealing with new health problems and other effects of the storm continue to plague the Texas Gulf Coast.

After Harvey's Rainwaters Receded, Fears Rose

Like Katrina and Sandy, Harvey shook Houstonians' from their complacency.

Harvey Recovery Raises Questions of Health Equity in Houston

"We are not taking care of the things that actually lead to healthy people, healthy families and healthy communities."

Being Poor Is Expensive: How Banks Operate is Part of the Problem

Faster check processing, argues a new report, could help families living paycheck to paycheck who are more likely to be unbanked or underbanked.

Report: How Recovery Funding Works and Who Might Be Overlooked By It

Better understanding how funding works during recovery will help Houston make sure it doesn't leave anybody behind.

How the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Process Affects Access to Jobs, Good Schools and More

States have a lot of discretion over how the tax credits get awarded to developers. A new report considers how that works out for Houston.

Making A Bird-Friendly Houston

And why bird-friendly design matters for flooding too.