Below the Waterlines
Pace of Harris County home buyouts slower than hoped for after Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · Growing flood risk due to climate change and urban development is intensifying the need for buyouts in Harris County.
Tag: Home buyouts
News
FEMA Awards $5.6 Million For 28 Home Buyouts In Friendswood
Posted on · “Agreeing to enter into this process and pursue this outcome is one of quite a bit of faith and patience on [the homeowner's] part, and we’re still not at the finish line yet.”
Good, Bad and Ugly
Buyouts Causing White Flight, and Crowds at Trump’s Rally: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the Week’s News
Posted on · We break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news.
News
Are Home Buyouts Threatening Affordable Housing In Houston?
Posted on · New report analyzes flood mitigation measures
News
Rice Students Win Flood Policy Contest For Multi-Home Buyout Idea
Posted on · An annual "Houston Centered Policy Challenge" focused on flooding in Houston's Meyerland neighborhood
Energy & Environment
Report Says Houston Can Learn From Floodplain Buyout Programs In Other Cities
Posted on · The report compares Harris County's approach to a similar program in North Carolina