Houston Matters
If Houston’s Population Projections Are Correct, Where Are We Going to Put Everyone?
Posted on · Recent projections say the region's population could top 10 million in the next 20 years
Tag: infrastructure
News
Houston’s Reservoirs Survived Their Biggest Test, but They’re Still at Risk of Failing
Posted on · Even before Harvey, the reservoirs were considered "extremely high risk." A project to fix the problem won't be finished until the fall of 2019.
Houston Matters
What Will Harris County’s Flood Bond Projects Entail – And What Else Is Needed?
Posted on · On Aug. 25, Harris County voters will be asked to approve up to $2.5 billion in flood mitigation projects. Houston Matters learns what that means and gets your input.
Transportation
Work Starts On Billion-Dollar Project To Replace Houston Ship Channel Toll Bridge
Posted on · The current bridge is being replaced with wider twin spans. The project is expected to take over six years to complete.
Transportation
Where Houston Could Find The Money To Protect Itself Against Future Floods
Posted on · A former U.S. Housing Secretary says Houston needs to look beyond Harvey as it builds for the future. He adds it will take a new funding source beyond a one-time bond issue.
inDepth
After Harvey, Is Houston Heeding The Call To Change Its Growth Model?
Posted on · A new report suggests Houston needs to reexamine the way it has been doing things if it wants to stay on top
Houston Matters
Big Changes Coming To Uptown Infrastructure
Posted on · longtime Uptown’s “Boulevard Project” finally comes to a close at the end of this year. The Boulevard transit project is scheduled to be completed at the end of 2019. We explore how Uptown has changed over time and how the projects will improve the area.
Energy & Environment
Army Corps Considering Idea To Deepen Reservoirs
Posted on · It's one of multiple possibilities for hardening Houston's main reservoirs.
Houston Matters
Will Local Governments Get Behind Pres. Trump’s Infrastructure Mandate?
Posted on · Most of the funding for the president's plan to repair and rebuild highways, bridges, and other infrastructure would come from state and local governments.
News
UPDATE: Trump Offers Spending Blueprint, But Congress Already Wrote The Check
Posted on · President Donald Trump unveiled a long-awaited infrastructure plan on Monday, February 12, that asks the U.S. Congress to authorize $200 billion over 10 years
Houston Matters
Full Show: Trump’s Infrastructure Plan, And Law Enforcement And The Black Community (Feb. 12, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We learn how Pres. Trump's infrastructure plan could affect Houston. The Texas Railroad Commissioner talks about oil and gas expanding to new parts of the state. Then, we revisit the relationship between Houston's African-American community and the police. We get answers to your pet care questions. And MK Bower discusses the latest Houston sports news.
News
How Houston Could Benefit From Trump’s Infrastructure Bill
Posted on · Greater Houston has plenty of need for the infrastructure investment the president called for in his State of the Union address
In 59 Seconds
In 59 Seconds: Two Quick Takeaways From The State of The Union Speech
Posted on · It boils down to this:
Houston Matters
From Highways To Public Transit: Book Examines How Houston’s Transportation Landscape Took Shape
Posted on · Rice University researcher Kyle Shelton tells the story in "Power Moves: Transportation, Politics, and Development in Houston."
News
Immigration, Infrastructure And Iran: The President’s Plans For 2018
Posted on · President Trump enters his second year in office, fresh off his first legislative victory. Are there more to come? What about that Russia probe, hot spots overseas — and those midterm elections?