North Texas’ air quality warning should be a wake-up call, not just a statistic. This is our moment to invest in cleaner transportation, healthier land-use patterns, and regional coordination that puts public health at the center of growth. fortworthreport.org/2025/12/10/w...

How student housing, neighborhood stability, and affordability can coexist. fortworthreport.org/2025/12/14/z...

Dallas–Fort Worth’s rise as a hub for “cowboy capitalism” in venture capital shows the region carving out its own innovation identity—one rooted in pragmatism, scale, and long-term growth rather than hype alone. www.dallasnews.com/business/ban...

It is more than a response to rising water demand and mounting waste — it’s an opportunity to rethink how a fast-growing city sustains itself. fortworthreport.org/2025/12/15/s...

Fort Worth’s emergence as a hub for driverless vehicles offers a glimpse of a more connected, efficient future — but the real opportunity lies in shaping this technology to serve people, not just innovation. fortworthreport.org/2025/12/15/f...

This new semiconductor factory is more than an industrial win—it’s an opportunity to align advanced manufacturing with workforce development, housing, and infrastructure to build a more resilient and inclusive region. www.dallasnews.com/business/202...

I’m honored and delighted to have my article with my brilliant coauthor, Nabilla D. Adharina selected by the editors of Town Planning Review as the featured article Volume 96 Issue 6.

Homelessness is a housing problem. We need to invest to treat, shelter and house them. www.dallasnews.com/opinion/edit...

If we plan with intention, this project can become a model for inclusive, future-ready urban development in North Texas. www.dallasnews.com/business/rea...

Fort Worth has wrapped up its bond and Comprehensive Plan road show, taking a key step toward finalizing the city’s priorities for infrastructure, growth, and long-term community investment. fortworthreport.org/2025/12/05/f...

Dallas’ should guide our next generation of infrastructure decisions: pair transportation investments with walkability, housing options, and transit access and commit to long-term planning that prioritizes people, not just traffic flow. www.dallasnews.com/opinion/comm...

I agree with the authors of this op-ed. It’s time to move beyond NIMBY-style resistance & embrace a future where density, affordability, & economic opportunity grow together. Let’s turn the housing crisis into a shared vision of thriving, inclusive neighborhoods. www.dallasnews.com/opinion/comm...

It is the time to invest in shared infrastructure, equitable growth, & inclusive economic opportunity so that every city thrives together. The future of this region isn’t about competition; it’s about connection, shared vision, and collective success. www.dallasnews.com/news/2025/12...

To truly expand affordability, the city must pair this investment with missing-middle housing, land banking, stronger inclusionary tools, and transit-oriented development. A bond should be a catalyst that serves the full spectrum of Fort Worth residents. fortworthreport.org/2025/12/02/s...

As North Texas grows, we have the chance to shape the airport’s expansion into a catalyst for complete communities: transit-connected job centers, walkable mixed-use districts, & housing options that bring workers closer to opportunity. fortworthreport.org/2025/12/03/a...

DART’s long-term viability depends on systemwide investment, strategic land-use policy, and a renewed commitment to serving all neighborhoods — not just the profitable ones. www.dallasnews.com/news/politic...

Economic growth also means rising home values, and expensive new homes are also expensive to insure. www.dallasnews.com/business/per...

it’s an opportunity to reimagine the district’s future. With strategic investments in walkability, mixed-use development, public space, and transit connectivity, Arlington can transform short-term tourism energy into a lasting model of a vibrant urban core. fortworthreport.org/2025/11/26/d...

Texas is booming — but for many families, affordable child care is fading fast. We need real investment in care. www.dallasnews.com/news/educati...

The medical innovation sector is an emerging economic engine, creating jobs & drawing new investment — but without parallel investments in workforce development, equitable access, & infrastructure, this growth risks benefiting only a narrow slice of the region. fortworthreport.org/2025/11/25/t...

Economic development must not come at the cost of everyday livability. If city leaders fail to establish meaningful protections now, then the industry’s muscle will continue to overpower local voices. www.dallasnews.com/news/texas/2...

Growing pressure and ongoing concerns suggest that a leadership shift may soon reshape how the region approaches mobility and accountability. fortworthreport.org/2025/11/20/n...

Big win for community & environment: Fort Worth Independent School District and the City of Fort Worth are teaming up to convert a former campus into public green space — expanding access to parks in neighborhoods too often left out of the story. fortworthreport.org/2025/11/21/f...

An in-depth look at how Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is funded and governed in North Texas, revealing the complex patchwork of local taxes, board representation and regional power dynamics behind public transportation. www.dallasnews.com/news/transpo...

The investment in upgraded security cameras and cleaner facilities is a welcome step toward creating a safer, more reliable transit experience—showing a real commitment to riders and the future of regional mobility. www.dallasnews.com/news/transpo...

This is an important reminder of how essential transparency & public trust are to managing a growing region. Ensuring clear communication and accountability will help keep our transportation system moving in the right direction fortworthreport.org/2025/11/19/n...

Urban vitality requires inviting access—not adding cost barriers. fortworthreport.org/2025/11/18/f...

The argument that Dallas Area Rapid Transit no longer serves Plano’s transit needs may overlook the broader regional connectivity, future-oriented infrastructure, and socioeconomic accessibility that a unified system provides. www.dallasnews.com/opinion/comm...

UTA’s new campus plan strengthens the university’s role as a key anchor in Arlington. These investments deepen campus–city connections, enhance student experience, and support Arlington’s long-term economic vitality. fortworthreport.org/2025/11/12/u...

Downtown Dallas has made remarkable progress over the past two decades into a vibrant neighborhood—but as corporate anchors and sports teams consider leaving, city leaders must craft a bold, forward-looking vision to sustain its momentum and identity www.dallasnews.com/opinion/edit...

The budget outlook for Texas’s largest cities is looking increasingly strained: slower sales-tax growth, capped property-tax revenue, and looming pension obligations are squeezing local wallets. www.dallasnews.com/opinion/edit...

Halperin Park’s new Walk of Fame in Oak Cliff is a powerful way to honor community visionaries and reclaim space once divided by I-35—celebrating resilience, creativity, and the people who shaped Southern Dallas’ identity. www.dallasnews.com/news/2025/11...

Homeowners who buy in Municipal Utility Districts are often saddled with high property tax bills www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

It marks a pivotal shift — for the first time, Texas is planning for public transit at a statewide scale, not just more highways. It’s a major step toward more transportation choices and a stronger foundation for sustainable growth. www.texastribune.org/2025/11/10/t...

Senate Bill 840 is a positive step for North Dallas—making it easier to add multifamily housing where it’s needed most. Streamlining approvals can help address housing shortages, expand choices, and create a more inclusive, sustainable city. www.dallasnews.com/opinion/comm...

Will Texas actually run out of water? Your questions about the state’s water supply answered. www.texastribune.org/2025/11/07/t...

Plano’s decision to put DART membership to a public vote shows how fragile regional planning can be—when cities treat transit as a cost instead of a shared investment, everyone loses mobility, connectivity, and long-term sustainability. www.dallasnews.com/news/electio...

The DFW metroplex is touted for ‘accessibility, low cost of living and ease of doing business'. Behind the hype: rising prices and rapid growth are widening the housing gap and pushing out long-time residents. A hot market means little if it leaves people behind. www.dallasnews.com/business/rea...

A new lawsuit accusing Dallas of violating the state’s “Death Star” law highlights Texas’ ongoing power struggle www.dallasnews.com/news/politic...

Rising energy costs expose how fragile our urban systems are without stronger commitments to efficiency and resilient infrastructure. The region should be planning for energy justice — not just cheaper bills, but fair access to clean, reliable power for all. www.dallasnews.com/business/ene...

True mobility requires shared vision, not suburban isolationism disguised as fiscal responsibility. www.dallasnews.com/news/transpo...

Until we stop seeing density as the enemy and start treating it as the backbone of equitable housing supply — and pair it with funding for infrastructure, affordable units, and diverse typologies — 'affordable housing' will not be a reality. fortworthreport.org/2025/10/23/h...

A creative solution in combating homelessness in Fort Worth, TX fortworthreport.org/2025/10/27/d...

With almost one-fifth of the waste dumped into the landfill being recyclable and diversion efforts lagging, the city is racing toward capacity without a serious strategy for reduction, reuse and circular waste systems. fortworthreport.org/2025/10/19/m...

A ‘help up’: new Fort Worth complex offers homeless transitional housing fortworthreport.org/2025/10/15/a...

The city should listen to ideas from the residents - and balance revitalization with preserving neighborhood character amid gentrification pressures www.dallasnews.com/news/2025/10...

Fourteen days of “unhealthy” air in one month is a wake-up call. Until we shift from reactive alerts to proactive policy — electric transit, stricter industrial controls, expanding green space — these warnings will only grow louder. fortworthreport.org/2025/10/13/w...

Proposition 4 would dedicate up to $1 billion annually in sales tax revenue to the Texas Water Fund — a significant step toward ensuring long-term water security for Texas. www.dallasnews.com/news/2025/10...

High housing costs in Fort Worth are shaping not just where people live, but who gets to live here — influencing growth to favor wealthier development over mixed-income communities. fortworthreport.org/2025/10/12/h...

The plan is a step forward, but it highlights years of reactive rather than proactive planning. It requires a citywide commitment to equitable street design that prioritizes people over speed. fortworthreport.org/2025/10/10/f...