Houston wants to list the city's top five most dangerous apartments. Advocates say it isn't enough.

The program, pitched by Council Member Letitia Plummer, would subject owners of dangerous apartment buildings to fines of ...

Work begins in downtown Allentown on apartment building with 38 affordable housing apartments

With a need for affordable housing in the Lehigh Valley, Wednesday’s groundbreaking for the Walnut Square Apartments in ...
Houston Public Media

Facing apartment industry pushback, Houston City Council delays decision on inspection ordinance

Tenant advocacy groups argued the proposed measure lacks strength because of the narrow program size, while the Houston ...
Community Impact

Houston City Council delays approval of new apartment inspection program over enforceability concerns

City Council on Nov. 5 tabled its decision to create a new “high-risk” rental property inspection program after several council members said the proposal lacks proper enforcement measures.

Downtown JW Marriott reveals initial plans for new rooftop restaurant and bar

The Perch is the new rooftop restaurant and bar planned for the JW Marriott Houston Downtown as part of its major expansion ...

AJ Capital's next Wedgewood-Houston project to feature apartments, restaurants, cocktail bar

AJ Capital Partners dished new details on its latest Wedgewood-Houston development. Located across the street from popular ...
Houston Public Media

As citations of homeless people in Houston soar, city council considers new no-go zone in East End

A proposed expansion of the so-called civility ordinance comes as the city prepares to open a large homeless services center. The Houston Police Department has been ramping up citations of homeless ...
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Polk Street in downtown Houston closes to make way for GRB project

Closures started in downtown Houston on Wednesday morning for a planned expansion project at the George R. Brown Convention ...