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Latest Urban Edge Stories

How suburbs are turning into 'hipsturbias' to cater to millennials

Hipsters + Suburbs = Hipsturbias

Feature Story
: Oct 1, 2019
Demographics, Housing

A path forward for social mobility

Almost a year since the Opportunity Atlas was launched, what have we learned about social mobility and how are we moving forward?

Black family with children
Perspective
: Sep 26, 2019
Demographics

Houston among the most politically-polarized cities in America, analysis finds

A FiveThirtyEight analysis found Democrats and Republicans tend not to live side-by-side, even when they live in the same city and Houston is no exception. 

Political divides in Houston
News Story
: Jun 7, 2019
Demographics, Urban Disparity

Latest Research

Refugee Realities: Between National Challenges and Local Responsibilities in Houston, TX

This report provides a comprehensive picture of ongoing challenges to refugee resettlement in Houston.
Refugee Realities
Research: Jun 7, 2018
Demographics, Immigration, Urban Disparity

Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2018 Results

37th annual Kinder Houston Area Survey
Kinder Houston Area Survey 2018
Research: Apr 23, 2018
Demographics

Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund Needs Assessment: Phase Two

The second phase of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research’s needs assessment work on behalf of the Greater Houston Community Foundation and the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund.
Man in flooded road
Research: Jan 22, 2018
Demographics, Housing, Hurricane Harvey

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Stephen L. Klineberg

  • Founding Director, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
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Jie Wu

  • Director of Research Management, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
  • Research Oversight Committee, Urban Data Platform
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