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Census 2021 Estimates: Increased Dispersion
in Demographics, Small Cities, Suburbs, Urban Issues/by Wendell Coxby Wendell Cox — Increased dispersion began before COVID, but accelerated in 2021 with what the Census Bureau characterized as “a shift from larger, more populous counties to medium and smaller ones.”
With Low Ridership, Should Metro’s Excess Cash Pile Go To Flood Control?
in Economics, Planning/by Tory Gattisby Tory Gattis — In spite of ridership being cut in half due to Covid, Metro’s financial position became stronger than ever due to a huge influx of federal grants, a total of $714 million in Covid relief in 2020 and 2021. Should this excess go to flood control?
TXDoT and Harris County Reach Deal on 45N NHHIP Rebuild
in Planning/by Tory Gattisby Tory Gattis — TXDoT and Harris County finally came to a historic agreement today that will reshape Houston mobility for decades to come. (April Fools…)
How to Fix American Capitalism
in Politics & Policy/by Tory Gattisby Tory Gattis — Millennials may not fully grasp the consequences of the government owning the means of production, but they certainly don’t like how American capitalism is working for them. They have a point.
“Drivable Urban” Houston and the Case for Suburbia
in Suburbs/by Tory Gattisby Tory Gattis — “Drivable urban” Houston has a lower cost of living than most major metros across the U.S., making a persuasive case for suburbia.
Higher Urban Densities Associated with the Worst Housing Affordability
in Demographics, Housing/by Wendell Coxby Wendell Cox — Densification of existing urban areas leads to worse housing affordability, according to a recent study of 53 major US markets.
Demographia International Housing Affordability – 2022 Edition Released
in Demographics, Economics, Housing, Reports/by Wendell CoxDemographia International Housing Affordability rates middle-income housing affordability in 92 major housing markets in eight nations: Australia, Canada, China, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States). This edition covers the third quarter (September quarter) of 2021.
PBS Loves Houston, We Need an Exploratorium, HTX #1 in Homebuilding
in Housing, Planning/by Tory Gattisby Tory Gattis — Houston needs its own version of the San Francisco Exploratorium museum – it’s just awesome. Meanwhile, we’re #1 in homebuilding, as Houston’s population booms.
Texans don’t leave, checklist for opportunity cities, exurbia rising
in Small Cities, Suburbs/by Tory Gattisby Tory Gattis — Lessons from history and from the success stories of the present point to clear priorities for cities to become today’s opportunity cities.
Sprawl is Good — The Environmental Case for Suburbia
in Suburbs/by Tory Gattisby Tory Gattis — ‘Sprawl is Good — The Environmental Case for Suburbia’ makes a comprehensive case for why and how sprawl can be pro-environment and address climate change.