Topic – Economy
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Houston ranks poorly on transit access to jobs
72nd out of top 100 metros
Houston ranks 72 out of the largest 100 US Metro areas in terms of jobs access via transit, but may be uniquely on a path to correct the problem.
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MetroCores: Creating and sustaining the places where jobs grow
RCLCO's Gregg Logan
The Houston Tomorrow Distinguished Speaker Series presents Gregg Logan on MetroCores, Wednesday, May 4
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Aaron M. Renn
Beyond brain drain
The concept of brain drain is more complex than generally suggested.
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Republicans propose big cuts to transit programs
Amtrak and New Starts program
The Republican Party's newly proposed Spending Reduction Act would incur significant funding cuts to transit programs such as Amtrak and New Starts.
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Smart growth and better transit can grow wealth
Smart growth economic benefits
Smart growth, better transit, and walkability can equitably improve economic prosperity according to a new report.
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Home prices fell more than during Great Depression
May hit bottom this spring
Housing prices fell 26% since their peak in 2006, overcoming the 25.9% drop of the Great Depression, while some economists predict the rebound this spring.
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James Oberstar
Fuel taxes must be raised.
If America can't move people and goods, it will never recover.
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Stephen Lee Davis
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