Let's seize Galveston's great opportunity to rebuild for all
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development is answering Mayor Parker's request to help redevelop the City of Houston's Housing Department.
Galveston narrowly voted, over Mayor Jaworski's objection, to remove the mixed income part of a public housing recovery project, endangering $25m in funding.
The HAUS Project's Rosalie coop has been named Best Sustainable Dwelling in the annual Houston Press Best of awards.
Ike recovery funds continue to be allocated for housing on Galveston Island, with fights over mixed-use vs low density investments and allegations of fraud.
Living in the core of the DC region may be more affordable
The Houston Press cover story looks at the Houston Access to Urban Sustainability Project's first co-op house, which started as a Houston Tomorrow workgroup.
The financial benefits of living in transit-friendly walkable areas
Houston's low cost of living coupled with its relatively high median income place it among the top 10 US metropolitan areas for highest 'real' income.
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