Kinder Institute Luncheon 2018
Stephen Klineberg presented the 37th annual Kinder Houston Area Survey, which tracked not only the transformations of our great city, but also how residents' views changed in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. This year's event honored Angela Blanchard, long-time leader of BakerRipley,
Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2018 Results
37th annual Kinder Houston Area Survey
Urban Review: Black-White Wealth Gap Myths, Policing Pollution and The Starbucks Problem
This week, a breakdown of the myths behind many of the common explanations and proceed fixes for the black-white wealth gap, a plea for less pollution and more.
The Eight Elements of a Successful Innovation District
With a major renovation in the works, Houston's new innovation district should seek to have these characteristics.
How To Test Your Economic Development Strategy
The truth is that when you lure a business to town, more likely than not you’re renting those jobs.
With New Opportunity Zones, A Tool For Change Brings Questions
With the designation of 628 Opportunity Zones across Texas, what might this mean for revitalization in the Houston area?
Sustainable Cities Need More Than Parks, Cafes and a Riverwalk
The Conversation | Green cities and green gentrification are two different things.
In Houston, When the Growth Slowed, A Deeper Problem Emerged
2016 was a tough year for Houston. How tough? A new national report sheds some light on growth, prosperity and inclusion.
Changes Bigger Than Self-Driving Cars Headed to a City Near You
Governing | Online shopping and the automation of jobs are going to transform cities.
Welcome to Acres Homes. Acres Home. Acreage Homes?
A community in transition contemplates its future and its name.
This week’s roundup includes more on affordable housing concerns across the country, new regulations proposed in the wake of Harvey and what bringing Amazon to Texas might mean.
At a recent discussion with Houston city and civic leaders, a look back at the 2015 general plan shows some movement, but much more to go.
Five Questions Facing Houston in 2018
What’s next for Houston depends on how it answers these five questions.
Houston Studies Show Light Rail Did Bring Some Benefits
But not all were welcome changes.
Harvey to be a Turning Point for Equitable Transit-Oriented Development in Houston
OffCite: There is a window for a massive investment in equitable transit-oriented development, and it won’t be open long.
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