Economic Development

To build inclusive tech hubs, we must educate, collaborate and build past weaknesses

Anthony Frasier, the founder of ABF Creative and Brick City Tech, shared his thoughts on inclusive tech hubs during a Next City webinar on Wednesday.

The amount of money needed in your savings fluctuates based on your age, income, report says

The financial gap between the wealthiest and the poorest in America is at the widest it's been in the past 50 years. 

Kinder Institute Forum: Henry Cisneros

Former Mayor and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Henry Cisneros shares strategies for inclusive growth, improving urban and social infrastructure and planning for affordable housing.

Austin named America's fastest-growing large city in 2019, report says

Both Dallas and Houston are among the top 40 fastest-growing large cities, according to the recent report.

Report shows how small businesses fare in Houston compared to other American cities

A report from JPMorgan Chase Co.'s research institute reveals how small businesses in Houston fare compared to other large, American metros.

Long overlooked, Pleasantville hopes big grant, partnership means big change

In the Ship Channel's shadow, the small community was selected to be part of a Gulf Coast collaboration fighting health inequities.

A $15 minimum wage could lift 1.3 million out of poverty—and potentially cost 1.3 million jobs, according to CBO

It's been more than 10 years since lawmakers have raised the federal minimum wage, which is the longest period in history that it's stayed stagnant.

Job automation may negatively impact women’s job opportunities more than men’s, report shows

Automation and artificial intelligence technologies will displace men and women fairly equally over the next decade, but women may find more difficulty in that transition.

Urban Reads: Alexander Garvin

Distinguished urban planner Alexander Garvin identifies shared elements of great downtowns, offers lessons from successful and failed projects, and charts a path forward to support downtowns into the twenty-first century.

Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2019 Results

Through 38 years of Houston surveys, KHAS has tracked responses to the economic and demographic transformations of the Bayou City.

Kinder Institute Luncheon 2019

The 2019 Kinder Institute luncheon gathered thousands of Houston’s business, nonprofit and community leaders to hear Stephen Klineberg present the findings from the 38th annual Kinder Houston Area Survey. The event also honored Jeff Hines, president and CEO of Hines.

Survey aims to help small manufacturers, artists succeed in Houston

Houston's economy is known for oil, gas and energy, but the local economy is built on much more, including small manufacturers.

Urban Reads: Mick Cornett

Named by Newsweek as one of the five most innovative mayors in the country, four-term Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett discusses lessons learned from his city's success, Houston's opportunity zones, and the way forward for America's midsize metros.

Texas Republicans warn Trump about ramifications of closing U.S.-Mexico border

Among those voicing opposition to the move are U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, as well as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

Opportunity Zones: Gentrification on Steroids?

A new federal program meant to spur investment in underserved areas could bring positive changes. Or it could hasten gentrification, particularly in Houston.