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Podcast: How to Build Stronger Suburbs
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If you think you know the suburbs, think again.
In Houston, a Regular Bus Rider Encounters Characters – and Kindness
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It is not rare for a woman’s friendliness to be misconstrued as interest in the interlocutor. But when advances are made from the least expected quarters, one is left mildly amused.
Do Atlanta Residents Value Transit More Than Houstonians?
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Ryan Holeywell | October 28, 2016
Houstonians and Atlantans alike are frustrated by traffic. How they want to address it is a different matter.
What Makes a Great City? Great Public Spaces. And These 6 Rules
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Ryan Holeywell | October 3, 2016
A new book explains the six steps needed to create amazing spaces.
Can Public Transit and Ride-Share Companies Get Along?
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Kyle Shelton | September 22, 2016
Across the country, transit agencies and ride-sharing services are partnering up. Will those agencies come to regret it?
What Downtown Plano’s Rebirth Can Teach Other Mid-Sized Cities
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Andrew Keatts | @andy_keatts | September 8, 2016
Suburban Sprawl and Poor Preparation Worsened Flood Damage in Louisiana
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Craig E. Colten | September 6, 2016
If there is one lesson we have learned about floods, it is that records are made to be broken.
I Moved to Houston From 9,000 Miles Away — What I Saw Surprised Me
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Sukhada Tatke | August 25, 2016
Nearly a quarter of Houstonians are foreign-born, like me. This is what the city looks like through my eyes.
How Questions About Density Complicate the Sun Belt Growth Narrative
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Andrew Keatts | July 25, 2016
Sun Belt cities are growing -- but more often than not, it's happening in a less-than-urban way.
In New Transportation Plan, Nashville Offers Model For Sun Belt Cities
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Ryan Holeywell | July 21, 2016
The plan focuses on relatively quick, incremental steps that can have big impacts.
Houston METRO Chair Shares Five Big Ideas for System’s Future
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Ryan Holeywell | July 18, 2016
Carrin Patman discusses Houston METRO's plans for an Uptown connection; Hobby airport; and how she plans to coordinate with City Hall.
What the Ashby High-Rise Case Means for the Future of Houston Development
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Matthew Festa | July 15, 2016
The ruling should help eliminate uncertainty around Houston development and promote more clarity around the city's brand of "zoning lite."