Why Houston’s progress on homelessness is in jeopardy
URBAN EDGE : June 26, 2024
Homelessness is an ongoing challenge for the Greater Houston area, but one it handles better than most of its peers. That may soon change if new sources of funding are not secured by 2025.
How homeownership is changing throughout Houston and Harris County
URBAN EDGE : June 20, 2024
Buying a home continues to be a good investment: It has a better rate of return than most other investments, and unlike stocks, a home provides shelter, a fundamental human need. Unfortunately, it is an investment that far exceeds the grasp of many Houston-area residents.
After getting the lights back on, what’s Houston’s biggest problem going forward?
URBAN EDGE : May 20, 2024
Over the course of about four weeks early in 2024, residents across Harris County were asked their opinions on a variety of topics as part of the Kinder Houston Area Survey. That includes a question that has been asked every year since the survey’s founding in 1982: “What would you say is the biggest problem facing people in the Houston area today?”
Kinder Institute Luncheon 2024
EVENT : May 20, 2024
The 2024 Kinder Institute Luncheon will honor Dr. Marc. L. Boom, president and CEO of Houston Methodist. Findings from the 43rd Kinder Houston Area Survey will also be shared.
Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2024 Results
RESEARCH : May 20, 2024
The 43rd annual Kinder Houston Area Survey provides an unparalleled look at current conditions in the region as well as the “Houston of Tomorrow.”
Houston area led nation in issuing building permits for housing in 2023
URBAN EDGE : May 10, 2024
Preliminary data recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau indicated that the Houston metropolitan statistical area led the nation in building permit activity for housing in 2023, with 50,444 single-family homes making up the majority of the 68,755 permits issued for residential units.
Housing Quality
INITIATIVE : March 29, 2024
Working with community organizations, the Kinder Institute is engaged in an effort to survey residents in targeted neighborhoods about the condition of their homes and neighborhoods.
Residents leave Houston neighborhoods thanks in part to climate change
URBAN EDGE : January 23, 2024
According to a report by First Street Foundation, 9% of census blocks in Harris County are listed as “climate abandonment areas,” where people are moving out due at least partially to climate change-related flood risk and not being replaced by incoming homebuyers.