Tag Archive for: houston
Report: Building the New America
How do we build a new urban model for America — one that is better aligned with the aspirations of most Americans? This newly released report examines the housing trends that are driving today's migration of people and jobs.
Metro Needs to Rethink the University Line
Houston transit opponents worry that construction of the University Line will snarl traffic, invite unwelcome development and cripple local businesses.
Houston #1 Standard of Living Globally, HTX vs LA, and more
by Tory Gattis — Houston has the highest purchasing power at the lowest cost-of-living in the world... aka the highest standard of living in the world.
New Book: Houston as the Bold Case Against Zoning
A new book by M. Nolan Gray cites the Houston city model makes a bold case against zoning.
Comparing the Inflating Costs of Houston Highways vs. Transit
Inflation is causing huge cost increases for all types of infrastructure projects; this week we compare Houston highway vs. transit cost inflation.
Post HTX Diversity, Housing Costs Hurt Education and more
by Tory Gattis — Big increases in housing costs since 2000 have likely eaten most of the wage premium return from getting a college education, reducing the incentive to invest in education.
Solving the Housing Shortage, and Houston Popular for Relocation
by Tory Gattis — Wall Street Journal finds that the housing shortage is caused by a combination of zoning and financing rules and supply-chain constraints.
“Drivable Urban” Houston and the Case for Suburbia
by 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.
Houston #1 for Standard of Living, Debunking the 15 Minute City, and More
by Tory Gattis — Houston offers the highest standard of living in the country (discretionary income after costs), especially among growing cities. And, Alain Bertaud debunks the "15-minute city."
The URI Next American Cities Report, Texas MUDs as a Model
This newly released report from Urban Reform Institute examines the places that offer opportunity for a revitalized American Dream for more citizens.
Can Houston Avoid L.A.’s Mobility Disaster?
Over the past 20 years, Los Angeles County drastically curtailed highway improvements and poured massive resources into expanding public transit. The result: disaster. Why do Harris County officials want to bring Los Angeles-style transportation planning to Houston?