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Houston Bans Inflatables (and Other Fun Distractions)
No more roadside giant gorillas, strobe lights or “whirligigs” in Houston as a new ordinance kicks into effect banning “attention-getting devices.”
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An Old-Fashioned Name and a Brand-New Concept
An online-only newspaper, the Texas Tribune, takes wing, focusing less on car crashes and more on the politics and policies of the Lone Star State. (keep reading…) -
The Weekly Buzz
A roundup of news from cities across the nation. (keep reading…) -
Issue 23 Spotlight: Unconventional Thinking
In a feature article from NAC‘s summer issue, Josh Stephens reports on why cities shouldn’t buy into the convention center economy. (keep reading…) -
State of the Air: Issue 23 Preview
In a companion article to her Issue 23 feature, “Air Apparent,” Hamida Kinge shares the results of the latest “State of the Air” report, which reminds Americans that air pollution is anything but a passé concern. (keep reading…) -
When Cities Are Too Generous
In his column, Metronomics, Andrew Thompson wonders whether tax abatements are an effective prescription for long-term urban health. (keep reading…) -
Public Art Gets Closer to Nature
In her ongoing arts/culture column, NAC Deputy Editor Julia Ramey zeroes in on three public art installations that rely on the environment to work their magic. (keep reading…) -
Boston Drivers Click to Fight Potholes
Boston’s commuters share their pothole-related woes through a new service that helps community members call attention to non-emergency issues in their neighborhoods. (keep reading…) -
Shrubs and Safety on the Mexican Border
In her column, Borderline, Maggie Tishman looks at the Border Patrol’s controversial new weed-killing plan. (keep reading…) -
Can Galveston Make a Comeback?
NAC talks to Houston Press writer John Nova Lomax, whose latest article shows that the coastal city of Galveston is far from recovered after its near-annihilation by Hurricane Ike. (keep reading…) - Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 >
