![Building the New America: Report on trends shaping the migration of people and jobs](https://be6064.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/building-the-new-america-495x400.jpg)
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.
![High urban density leads to the worst housing affordabiltiy outcomes](https://be6064.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/one-by-five_apts_Austin_TX-495x400.jpg)
Higher Urban Densities Associated with the Worst Housing Affordability
by Wendell Cox — Densification of existing urban areas leads to worse housing affordability, according to a recent study of 53 major US markets.
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Demographia International Housing Affordability – 2022 Edition Released
Demographia 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.
![Exploratorium Museum](https://be6064.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/exploring-at-exploratorium-495x400.jpg)
PBS Loves Houston, We Need an Exploratorium, HTX #1 in Homebuilding
by 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.
![Aerial view of suburbs](https://be6064.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/houston-battle-495x400.jpg)
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 Next American Cities, a report from Urban Reform Institute](https://be6064.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/the-next-american-cities_report-495x400.jpg)
The Next American Cities, a New Report from Urban Reform Institute
by Charles Blain — Our recently released report, The Next American Cities, offers an answer to the problems plaguing those living in and near major cities, with a combination of affordability, amenities, and proximity to jobs.
![Suburbs with green space](https://be6064.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/suburbs-with-green-space-495x400.jpg)
Demographia United States Housing Affordability, 2021 Edition
The Urban Reform Institute is pleased to present the 2021 edition of Demographia United States Housing Affordability.
![A conversation about housing affordability with Wendell Cox](https://be6064.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/frontier-thinkers-corner_wendell-cox-495x400.jpg)
Frontier Thinkers Corner: Housing Affordability
Wendell Cox, senior fellow at Urban Reform Institute, joins David Lees to discuss housing affordability and the root causes of the housing affordability crisis.
![Houston's downtown, looking outward toward suburbs](https://be6064.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Gfp-texas-houston-more-skyscrapers-495x400.jpg)
Houston’s Blob is About to Eat Even More of East Texas…and We Should Embrace It
by Tory Gattis — Houston’s traditional “build more” approach to growth responds to what people want rather than what urban planners think is the 'right' way.
![Report on Issues relating to the potential incorporation of The Woodlands Township](https://be6064.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/The-Woodlands-Township_URI-Report-495x400.jpg)
URI Report: Issues Relating to the Potential Municipal Incorporation of The Woodlands Township
Urban Reform Institute releases new report on Issues Relating to the Potential Municipal Incorporation of The Woodlands Township.
![Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner's approach to dealing with homelessness in Houston is seeing success.](https://be6064.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/houston-mayor-sylvester-turner-495x400.png)
Austin vs. Houston; Houston’s Tough Love Homelessness Model
by Tory Gattis — This week, I'm sharing my favorite excerpts from Evan Mintz's newest Texas Monthly essay, and how Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner's approach to homelessness is succeeding.