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Understanding Houston articles offer analysis, perspective, and lived experience from a variety of authors including nonprofit leaders and researchers, among others. They do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Understanding Houston and/or the Greater Houston Community Foundation, but reflect our commitment to lifting up unique voices within the Houston community.
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Explore how Houston’s increasingly hot climate impacts our region, residents and economy — both today and in the future.
Understanding Houston,
Blog | Environment
Houston’s reputation as a car city is well-established. Explore the data to learn what got us here and how it impacts our region.
Understanding Houston,
Blog | Environment
Urban Harvest explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has made community gardens even more vital in the fight against food insecurity in Greater Houston.
Libby Kennedy,
Blog | Environment | Health
Understanding Houston shares the data on four topics essential to understanding Greater Houston’s natural environment.
Understanding Houston,
Blog | Environment
Thanking Janis Scott for her unceasing commitment to improving and preserving public transit access for all Houston-area residents.
Understanding Houston,
Blog | Community Voices | Environment
Explore the data on water supply, quality, and health, and learn how you can get involved in protecting this vital resource.
Understanding Houston,
Blog | Environment
Our region’s shield against the negative effects of a natural disaster is only as strong as its weakest layer. And right now, every layer is being stretched to its limits.
Nadia Valliani,
Blog | Disasters | Environment
Like many residents of Houston-area suburb’s, Ryan Stough’s commute costs him a substantial amount of time each day. Learn how his multi-county drive affects him and his family.
Heather Leighton,
Blog | Community Voices | Environment
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