Harvard urban economist Ed Glaeser, whose work I often cite, recently touted Houston in a New York Sun column :
New Yorkers are rightly proud of their city's renaissance over the last two decades, but when it comes to growth, Gotham pales beside Houston.
Between 2000 and 2007, the New York region grew by just 2.7%, while greater Houston ??? the country's sixth-largest metropolitan area ??? grew by 19.4%, expanding to 5.6 million people from 4.7 million....
Aquatic Center, Water Slides, Lazy River Planned Downtown!
There are many downtown proposals that I look at and say: who thinks that is a good idea? And there a few that look interesting and that I hope work out well. The new downtown park proposal...
Austin Man Tries To Pay For Lap Dance With Cocaine
A man has been arrested after trying to pay for a lap dance at an Austin strip club with crack cocaine and then resisting arrest.Authorities say 26-year-old Ricardo Luna, arrested Sunday, has...
Local Austin Florists - Last Minute Valentine's Day Options
It's never too late to send flowers to your Valentine, and luckily, there's still time to get them delivered on... (via Regent Property Group)
SXSW Film Preview: Beauty Is Embarrassing
Beauty Is Embarrassing, appearing in the SXSW 2012 Documentary Spotlight category, follows the trajectory of cartoon artist Wayne White, one of the creators of the Pee Wee's Playhouse...
APD Wants More Electronic Eyes On Criminals
Police are hoping to launch a new program to catch criminals, but they need help from local Austin businesses.The Austin Police Department is looking for businesses to give them access to...
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