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AccessibilityRamps, curb cuts, accessible buildings, and the ADA compliance that makes public spaces usable for everyone.Affordable HousingHouston needs 200,000 more affordable units. This is where the policies, programs, and organizations working on that gap come together.Bike InfrastructureBike lanes, trails, and the infrastructure that makes cycling safe — not just possible — in a car-built city.
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Public SafetyPolice, fire, EMS, and the broader question of what makes a neighborhood feel safe.
Affordable HousingHouston needs 200,000 more affordable units. This is where the policies, programs, and organizations working on that gap come together.
Public TransitMETRO buses, light rail, park-and-rides, and the transit system that 300,000 Houstonians depend on daily.TransportationHow people get around Houston — cars, buses, bikes, feet — and the plans to make it work better for everyone.
Road RepairPotholes, drainage, and the maintenance that keeps streets drivable. Report issues through 311.
Emergency PreparednessHurricane plans, flood preparation, emergency kits, and knowing what to do when things go wrong.Bike InfrastructureBike lanes, trails, and the infrastructure that makes cycling safe — not just possible — in a car-built city.Food AccessGrocery stores, food banks, mobile pantries, and the fight against food deserts in Houston's underserved neighborhoods.Show up this week
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Texas House S/C on Transportation Funding Committee Hearing — 9/2/2026Texas House of Representatives
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Federal Grants: Department of Transportation — $356.9M to Harris County (FY2025)Department of Transportation
What's happening.
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Orange Show Special Events - Art, Culture, and Community Celebrations
The Orange Show hosts year-round festivals and cultural events that celebrate Houston's unique art traditions and bring our community together.
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Homeowners insurance premiums continue to spike. These Texans pay the biggest price.Rice University — Center for Civic Leadership
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Congress passed a landmark housing bill. Here’s why the impact on Houston might be minimal.Rice University — Center for Civic Leadership
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In these Harris County neighborhoods, landlords seek to evict renters at the highest ratesRice University — Center for Civic Leadership
1,692,896 occupied units
Total occupied housing units
Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)
924,703 owner-occupied
Owner-occupied housing
Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)
768,193 renter-occupied
Renter-occupied housing
Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)
$235,300
Median home value
Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)
$1,269
Median gross rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)
139,852 without internet
Households without internet
Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)
The bigger picture
Neighborhood doesn't exist in a vacuum. Everything is connected.
Exhibits at the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston
Neighborhood connects to Community
Houston in Action: Organizing & Advocacy Resources
Neighborhood connects to Government
World Down Syndrome Day Resources and Community Celebration
Neighborhood connects to Family
Houston SNAP enrollment down 18%, pantries report increased demand as program eligibility tightens
Neighborhood connects to Health
In their own words
Every time it rains more than an inch, my street turns into a river. I have lost two cars.
Community reportsHouston
We sandbagged again last week. This is the third time since January.
Community reportsHouston
My kids cannot get to school when it floods. We miss days every month.
Community reportsHouston
Insurance dropped us. Nobody will cover this zip code anymore.
Community reportsHouston
The drainage project was promised in 2021. Still waiting.
Community reportsHouston
Gentrification is not a theory here. It is my neighbor getting an eviction notice.
Community reportsHouston
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Policies being decided
What city hall, the county, and the state are weighing on this — and how to weigh in.
01Clean Transportation Jobs and Development Act of 2026policyU.S. Senate02To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for certain remedies for air transportation passengers with disabilities who are discriminated against, and for other purposes.policyU.S. House of Representatives03To amend title 39, United States Code, to establish rules and procedures for the United States Postal Service regarding the use of centralized delivery of the mail with respect to residential housing units, and for other purposes.policyU.S. House of Representatives04Home Energy Affordability ActpolicyU.S. House of Representatives
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