Building the New America: Report on trends shaping the migration of people and jobs

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.
Graph showing a cross-section of proposals for I-45

Recent TxDOT Study Recommendations Reflect New Reality

guest post by Oscar Slotboom — A recent TXDoT study reflects a new reality that it is no longer politically feasible to acquire right-of-way for freeway improvements in the Houston area.
Houston tackles middle land use reform to increase the housing supply

Missing Middle Land Use Reform in Houston

Houston tackles missing-middle housing with major land use reform such as reducing minimum lot sizes; small lot single-family zoning is something that has proven to increase housing supply.
Los Colimas area and exurbs beyond Irving, Texas

Strong Towns is a Weird Urbanist Cult

Strong Towns is a weird urbanist cult that can’t produce hard numbers to back up their assertions suburbia is financially unsustainable (how many suburban municipality bankruptcies have you heard of?).
Housing and school choice

Building the New America: Texas’ Winning Approach to Housing Supply

Texas, renowned for its vast landscapes and independent spirit, has adopted a unique approach to housing development and affordability that sets it apart from many other states.
Houston cost of living is low enough that resident purchasing power is good.

Houston 1st in Standard of Living Confirmed, 2nd in Fortune 500 HQs

METRO has way too much money for too few riders, and the City could desperately use that money to be redeployed to much higher priorities, like police, street repairs, or just closing the chronic budget gap.
METRO low ridership taking budget that needs to be spent on higher priorities

METRO Need to Support Higher Priorities for Houston

METRO has way too much money for too few riders, and the City could desperately use that money to be redeployed to much higher priorities, like police, street repairs, or just closing the chronic budget gap.
Los Angeles City Council racial politics scandal

Los Angeles City Council and Under-representation

Concerns over public safety can be one of the most polarizing policy issues that divide Americans. The past years of mainstream journalism would have convinced the people that inefficient police forces are the source of the problem...
Photo credit: Nserrano

Public Perceptions on Crime are more Legitimate than Politicians Think

Concerns over public safety can be one of the most polarizing policy issues that divide Americans. The past years of mainstream journalism would have convinced the people that inefficient police forces are the source of the problem...
View of Downtown Houston, Texas

Harris County, Drop Basic Income and Address Cost of Living

Harris County taxpayers might be much better served by addressing the county's escalating cost of living rather than expanding their guaranteed basic income pilot program.
District 6 voters put tow moderate Democrats in the runoff to replace Nury Martinez

Los Angeles District 6 Wants Another Nury Martinez – Without the Baggage

Nury Martinez was criticized by progressives for her firm stance on anti-camping laws, but the voter turnout rate to replace her was incredibly low. Despite her past comments, District 6 voters still desire her pro-immigrant family principles combined with strong support for public safety.