Vibrant communities are key to a city's vitality but economic investment can take many forms with an array of consequences.

Latest Urban Edge Stories

The Disconnect Between Where Houston-Area Residents Live and Work

A new study examines commuting patterns and finds spatial mismatch burdens aren't shared equally.
Houston highways heading to downtown
Kinder Institute Research
: Oct 11, 2018
Economic Development, Housing, Transportation

How Elizabeth Currid-Halkett Tracks the Creative Economy in America

The creative economy operates its business in a unique way and supporting that and the futures of artists is important for the development of a city.
Elizabeth Currid-Halkett
News Story
: Sep 28, 2018
Economic Development

Cities Team Up To Tackle Urban Challenges With Data

Through the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership, cities explore how to confront common challenges with data.
Atlanta Skyline
Perspective
: May 21, 2018
Economic Development, Urban Disparity

Latest Research

Amenitizing Urban Waterways: Planning Public Space Improvements with Vulnerable Communities in Mind

How can cities ensure that urban waterfront redevelopment benefits as many people as possible?
LA River
Report: Jul 31, 2017
Economic Development

Houston and Harris County Housing Conversation

A summary of a stakeholder conversation on housing issues held in February, 2017.
Suburban Community
Report: Feb 20, 2017
Economic Development, Housing, Urban Disparity

Houston in Flux: Understanding a Decade of Bayou City Development

This report quantifies, visualizes and analyzes new construction and demolition in Harris County between 2005 and 2015.
New Home Construction
Report: May 2, 2016
Economic Development, Urban Planning

Experts

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William Fulton

  • Director, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
  • Research Oversight Committee, Urban Data Platform
713-348-2698
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John Park

  • Research Fellow, Development, Transportation and Placemaking, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
713-348-8127
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Kyle Shelton

  • Kinder Fellow
  • Director of Strategic Partnerships, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
713-348-3683
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Related Initiatives

Community Bridges

A year-long, experiential learning program for undergraduate students designed to help understand poverty and inequality.

Urban Development, Transportation and Placemaking

The Urban Development, Transportation and Placemaking program investigates issues associated with the growth and development in Houston on both a large and small scale.