Governance

After Harvey, How Can Houston Improve the Buyout Process?

Buyouts are a popular hazard mitigation but examples from across the country offer innovative ways to improve the process.

Funding Primer: Harvey Relief and Recovery

This report seeks to inform decision makers about the recovery funding process and potential gaps.

Cecilia Muñoz: Lessons from the Obama White House

The former senior staffer reflects on eight years in the White House, place-based policy and optimism.

Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund Needs Assessment: Phase One

The first 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.

Houston Solutions Lab Pairs Academics with City

Three projects were selected in the first round of funding, including two for flood research.

Harvey Reflections: A Tech Community Comes of Age

"We were prepared. We were ready to work for 48 hours."

Harvey Reflections: Opening Homes for Disaster Relief

The government response was critical during Harvey. But Ed Pettitt, who hosted evacuees in his Third Ward home through Airbnb, said citizen response was the most impressive.

Harvey Reflections: Strengthening Community

A Super Neighborhood president who wants to see his community stronger than before Harvey.

Comparing Harvey to Houston's Past Storms

How does a 1,000-year flood compare?

The 'New Urbanism' Movement Might Be Dead

City revival has ceased to be a radical idea, and that’s a good thing.

The State of Local Democracy in Houston and Harris County

This report looks at local elections in Houston and Harris County.

Estimates Show The Houston Neighborhoods With the Most Flooding

Still just estimates, but the analysis is a start to understanding the damage.

Advocates Urge Change to Protect Undocumented Immigrants in Houston

Vulnerable to abuse and exploitation, undocumented immigrants are fighting for change locally and nationally.

In the Wake of Harvey and Federal Announcement on DACA, Disaster Relief for Undocumented Immigrants and Their Families

Uncertainty about accessing relief predated the federal government's announcement Tuesday, which added new concerns.

Infill Development Could Make or Break San Antonio

Commentary: "It’s getting ugly out there," says architect Jim Bailey.