Charles Blain

Charles Blain is the president of Urban Reform and Urban Reform Institute. A native of New Jersey, he is based in Houston and writes on municipal finance and other urban issues.
Houston May Provide Millions to Lure Luxury Hotel

Houston May Provide Millions to Lure Luxury Hotel

Last March, Houston’s convention bureau held public meetings about the city’s desire to lure a luxury hotel brand to town. The proposal recently passed the initial hurdle and will now undergo more negotiations before getting to city council, which will determine...