Houston
Air taxis to connect Texas airports to business hubs
Archer Aviation says its taxis will turn 90 minute drives into 20 minute flights.
Houston is reining in gas station development
The city has proposed new rules that would limit development in residential areas.
Learning loss and urban schools, part 2
Did test scores in progressive cities drop more post-COVID than test scores in moderate ones?
Houston Metro makes on-demand rideshare pilot a permanent part of its network
The transit agency is launching upgrades to three of its on-demand services.
55% of Houston renters are cost-burdened, analysis shows
Of America’s 10 largest cities, Houston had the second-most renters spending more than 30% of their income on housing in 2024.
Downtown Houston parking garage will take up an entire block
The garage will connect to the Houston Center retail complex, a 4.6-million square foot office and commercial site.
Induced demand is real: Commutes on Houston's 26-lane freeway take 51% longer after expansion
A massive freeway expansion only led to longer drive times, showing that building more lanes won't solve congestion.
Troubled Houston housing agency announces plan to resolve 'material deficiencies'
The newly renamed Housing Alliance Houston has created a new accounting team and instituted new tenant file inspections, per a recent update required by HUD.
Multifamily construction in the Houston area grew by 4.2% last year, outpacing single-family builds
Harris County added over 30,000 new multifamily housing units in 2024.
Multi-sensory Remembrance Park in Houston will honor Black history
The park is designed to highlight and memorialize the experience of enslaved Americans and the fight for freedom in Harris County.
Houston improved walkability ahead of the World Cup. Will it last?
Some mobility advocates say the city's 'Green Corridor' amounts to 'lipstick on a pig' rather than a true commitment to better transit and walking infrastructure.
Houston's pedestrian tunnels are flooding, exposing flaws in the city's pedestrian infrastructure
The city has received over 4,000 complaints about inaccessible sidewalks this year.
Houston Habitat for Humanity builds modular homes in one-third the construction time of traditional houses
The nonprofit known for facilitating affordable homeownership is working to cut costs as traditional construction becomes more expensive.
Learning to love Houston
It’s clear that the city’s permissive housing development policies help with affordability. But how are the vibes?
Missing Houston housing authority records put tenant housing at risk
The rebranded Houston housing agency is still working to reconcile records lost during a 2024 software switch.
Houston's pedestrian promenade on track to be ready for World Cup crowds
The city is transforming seven downtown blocks along a light rail line into a car-free zone focused on outdoor dining and entertainment.
Houston Nonprofit Plants its Millionth Tree
Trees for Houston works with private and public landowners to distribute trees across the city and help restore Houston’s shrinking tree canopy.
HUD Orders Houston to Submit Plan for Fixing Mismanaged Affordable Housing System
The Houston Housing Authority recently rebranded with a new name, a new CEO, and a new financial team after years of complaints about mismanagement and a lack of transparency.
Saving the Houston Astrodome Could Cost $750 Million
Local residents have shown strong support for using public funds to preserve and restore the historic stadium as an entertainment venue.
Houston Metro Secures Long-Term Funding for On-Demand Microtransit
The agency is working to integrate the Community Connector service into Houston’s broader transit network.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
