Tag: Houston
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The Non-Legacy of the 2010 Expo
Brendan Crain wonders why the upcoming Shanghai Expo can’t follow Vancouver’s lead and absorb the new structures into the urban landscape after the event is over. (keep reading…) -
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…) -
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…) -
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…) -
The Digital Divide in Houston: Now What?
First, Houston planned for a “cloud” of free wireless to blanket the entire city. When that didn’t work, it settled for small “bubbles” of wireless in certain neighborhoods. The Houston Chronicle recently reported that it, too, did not pan out. What’s next — a “nanopocket” accessible only to molecules? (keep reading…) -
Tackling a Leviathan in Texas
Houston’s Mayor Bill White has taken on local oil refineries and chemical plants. He’s now fighting for environmental justice — and the health of his city. (keep reading…) - Page 1 of 1
