Topic – Community
-
The fall of neighborhood public schools
Closures abound
For a multitude of reasons, many traditional neighborhood-based public schools in cities across the country are being closed.
-
Shorter commutes equal more happiness
Another case for urbanism
A five-year study by National Geographic determined numerous factors that contribute to human happiness, including community, finances, and work commute.
-
Austin makes list of top 10 US car share cities
Comes in at #8
The online walkability calculator Walk Score has released a list of the best US cities for car sharing, and Austin made the cut.
-
-
Tanya Snyder
US demand walkable communities
Today in Foreign Policy: American interests demand walkable communities
-
Help us meet the Mitchell challenge - Donate now!
Promote sustainability
Houston Tomorrow received a three-year, $150,000 grant from the Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation to support sustainable development in the Houston region.
-
Community around Exxon campus to be mixed-use, urbanized
Dense, urban-style town center
Developers of the community being built around Exxon Mobil's new corporate campus are promising "a true live, work, play environment" from day one.
-
New linear park to connect Austin neighborhoods
Similar to Houston's plan
With the creation of a new urban park, the city of Austin plans to spur development and connect communities with green space.
-
- < 1 2 3 4 > Last »
Upcoming Events
- MFAH Film Showing: Chasing Ice
- May 20, 13 – MFAH Film Showing: Chasing Ice Mon, May 20,…
- H-GAC Board of Directors Meeting
- May 21, 13 – H-GAC Board of Directors Meeting The agenda and…
Commentary
James A. Bacon
Do American households really prefer “sprawl” development?
Amanda Hart
Dome Of Doom: The Future of the Houston Astrodome
Emily Washington
Newest offering from Fundrise goes live on Monday
More Commentary