COVID-19 and Cities

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35% of Houston workers have had jobs impacted by COVID-19

Many have lost jobs and many more have seen pay and hours cut during the pandemic. Industries that have been able to transition to work-from-home have been some of the least impacted.

Kinder Institute Research

: May 25, 2020

COVID-19 and Cities, Economic Development

At the complicated intersection of cars, housing and a fast-growing, sprawling city

Research related to Houston’s problems with ‘newly poor’ neighborhoods, housing affordability, auto loan debt, transportation and COVID-19 all point to one overarching issue: Inequality.

News Story

: May 22, 2020

COVID-19 and Cities, Demographics, Housing, Transportation, Urban Disparity

Frequent crises have shown us the power of solidarity. The city needs that strength now.

The economic downturn resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak coupled with the pandemic being politicized by some will challenge the feelings of solidarity and trust that have been building in Houston in recent years. It’s important to remember the city and surrounding region’s ability to unite in the face of disaster.

Kinder Institute Research

: May 21, 2020

COVID-19 and Cities, Education, Governance, Health, Hurricane Harvey, Urban Disparity