Urban Edge

Insights, perspectives and stories about building better cities and better lives

Houston’s Air Quality is Improving, but Asthma Disparities Persist

In Houston, black children have asthma at almost twice the frequency as white children.

Why Do Houstonians Move? Better Homes, Better Neighborhoods and Better Commutes

New data sheds light on the reasons people change homes.

Hispanic Voting May Be Higher Than We Thought in Harris County

The number of Hispanic voters in Harris County increased an estimated 39 percent in 2016. And one researcher says Hispanic turnout may actually be even higher than previously thought.

Is Annexation a Feasible Solution for the City of Houston?

Upcoming Kinder Institute reserach will examine ways the City of Houston and Harris County can save costs while effectively providing services.

Rice Village Overhauls Parking, Implements Kinder Institute Recommendations

Metered spaces and a free garage should help reduce the time-consuming hunt for parking in the retail and restaurant district.

Hearing Sheds Some Light -- But Not Much -- on Carson's Vision for HUD

The HUD nominee gets caught up in the debate about Trump's potential conflicts of interest as he tries to share his view of how government assistance should function.

Why Houston is a Hot Spot for Antibiotic Resistance, Research

Antibiotic resistance threatens to return modern medicine to the "pre-antibiotic era." Can Houston help?

Latest Podcast: The Struggles of Homeless Youth in Houston

Houston is trying to solve youth homelessness. The Kinder Institute's Leah Binkovitz explains one young adult's journey.

As Tax Credit Guidelines Change, Concerns About Fair Housing Mount

Amid an ongoing debate about affordable housing in Houston, recent changes to how the state administers its low-income housing tax credits have raised flags for fair housing advocates.

How Affordable Is Houston?

The city touts its affordable reputation. But how affordable is it really?