Annual Reports

In 2020, the Kinder Institute for Urban Research celebrated its 10th anniversary. COVID-19 and a renewed concern over racial injustice would dominate the year, and the institute pivoted its research and events in accordance.

In 2019, the Kinder Institute helped shape critical conversations on important urban issues including the use of federal housing vouchers, barriers for small manufacturers and the benefits of arts education. The institute also served as the strategic research partner for Understanding Houston, Greater Houston Community Foundation’s regional indicators project.

In 2018, while Hurricane Harvey continued to influence many Kinder Institute studies, the institute narrowed its focus to six key issues, including demographics, education, transportation, housing, governance and post-Harvey resiliency.

Hurricane Harvey, the worst rainfall ever to hit the Greater Houston area, helped shape and redefine Kinder Institute's research and public engagements during the latter part of 2017. Collective efforts on post-Harvey activities positioned the institue as a leader in local and national conversations on important urban issues.

2016 marked a turning point for the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, with more research, reaching more people and with more impact.