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The Future of Cities: Housing Unaffordability – How We Got There and What to Do About It
in Housing, Urban Issues/by Tobias Peter and Edward J. PintoUntil 1970, owner-occupied housing was broadly affordable in the U.S.A., at a price-to-income ratio of 2.6. The housing unaffordability of today is evidence that supply has not kept up with demand.
The Decisive Argument for School Choice
in Urban Issues/by Tory GattisThe best argument for school choice: in states that have implemented it, public schools for low-income students have gotten dramatically better even while not losing many students!
Why Are So Many People Running for Houston Controller?
in Politics & Policy/by Charles BlainWhy are so many people running for Houston Controller? Perhaps one reason is that the Controller’s Office has long been seen as a natural stepping stone to the Mayor’s Office.
The Future of Cities: California’s Inland Empire
in Housing, Urban Issues/by Celia and Karla López del RíoIt’s always been a mug’s fame to best against New York City, which was counted out only to quickly bounce back after 9/11 and again in 2008 after the financial system nearly collapsed.
Texas Triangle Train
in Politics & Policy/by Charles BlainTxDOT recently announced that it has submitted three grant applications to the U.S. Department of Transportation to advance passenger rail service within the Texas Triangle.
Does METRO’s Advertising Budget Influence Local Reporting?
in Urban Issues/by Tory GattisIs Metro’s advertising influencing local reporting? Local media runs ads that promotes the use of Metro services, and is mostly silent on ridership decline.
The Future of Cities: The Evolution of New York City Politics
in Urban Issues/by Harry SiegelIt’s always been a mug’s fame to best against New York City, which was counted out only to quickly bounce back after 9/11 and again in 2008 after the financial system nearly collapsed.
Mayor Launches “One Clean Houston”
in Politics & Policy/by Charles BlainLast week, Mayor Sylvester Turner launched a new initiative, “One Clean Houston,” to combat illegal dumping through rapid cleanup, better enforcement, and prevention and education.
METRO subsidizes riders higher than the cost of car ownership!
in Politics & Policy/by Erik Slotboomguest post by Oscar Slotboom — The current level of METRO subsidy means that every regular Metro customer is costing taxpayers the cost of annual car ownership.
Texas’ Burdensome Licensing Requirements
in Economics/by Charles BlainTexas ranks as the 18th most burdensome state for licensing requirements despite recent attempts to address overly burdensome occupational licensing.