A Closer Look at Criticism of Houston’s “Transit Deserts”
The notion that transit riders in large swaths of the city will be left high and dry is demonstrably false, and, of course, the vast majority of riders will see significantly improved service.
Houston’s Office Boom Is Just About Over
Quarter-over-quarter, office space under construction declined 20 percent in Houston.
Director's Address - June 2015
A message from the director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research for the month of June.
How Oklahoma City's mayor got his city off "the list"
Mick Cornett to discuss the link between urban planning and public health June 30.
Houston Cyclists Keep Getting Killed. They Don’t Have To.
Three Houston-area cyclists have been fatally struck by cars since late May.
The fastest growing city in America? You will never believe.
Many cities in Texas are growing faster than cities across America, but you will never guess what city is growing the fastest.
Report: U.S. Companies Continue to Move Downtown
New study highlights companies that are moving from suburban office parks into central business districts
The City You Live In May Affect Your Risk of Suicide
New research reveals that the socioeconomics of cities may play a role in determining suicide risk
Houston Poised to Become Country’s #3 City
Based on current growth trends, Houston’s population could exceed that of Chicago by 2030.
Why Cities Need to Help Millennials, Even if You Hate Them
If the country doesn’t build more apartments, demographer warns, gentrification will continue at a rapid clip.
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