Where we live is often linked to how we live, making housing policy a critical and complicated tool of government.

Latest Urban Edge Stories

Urban Review: Midterms, Midterms and More Midterms

In case you can't get enough, we've got several looks at what the midterm results mean for transit and housing, a shifting suburban voter profile and more.
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News Story
: Nov 9, 2018
Elections, Housing, Sun Belt, Transportation

Traffic Is The Biggest Problem. Transit Is The Solution, According to Atlanta Area Survey

The survey asked Atlanta area residents about support for expanded transit, housing affordability and more.
Man waiting at transit stop
News Story
: Nov 7, 2018
Housing, Transportation

Portland Versus Houston: Density, Housing and Affordability

The two cities are viewed as regulatory opposites when it comes to housing, but how are they faring with different approaches?
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Perspective
: Nov 5, 2018
Housing, Urban Planning

Latest Research

Governing A Growing Region: Addressing Challenges of Service Provision and Development in Houston

This report takes a regional view to find major issues with the way our growth is governed.
Suburb homes
Research: Oct 25, 2018
Governance, Housing, Urban Planning

Building a More Resilient Housing System Event Report

This report by the Houston office of Local Initiatives Support Corporation and the Kinder Institute for Urban Research highlights key learnings and strategies from the “Building a More Resilient Housing System” event held on March 27, 2018.
Building a More Resilient Housing System
Research: Jun 27, 2018
Housing, Hurricane Harvey, Urban Disparity

Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund Needs Assessment: Phase Two

The second 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.
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Research: Jan 22, 2018
Demographics, Housing, Hurricane Harvey

Experts

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William Fulton

  • Director, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
  • Research Oversight Committee, Urban Data Platform
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Dian Nostikasari

  • Senior Research Fellow, Development‚ Transportation and Placemaking, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
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John Park

  • Research Fellow, Development, Transportation and Placemaking, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
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Kyle Shelton

  • Kinder Fellow
  • Director of Strategic Partnerships, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
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Related Initiatives

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.

Urban Disparity and Opportunity

Disparate income, opportunity and access to basic needs such as public transportation, health care, education and parks have long characterized urban life. With such persistent problems to address, the Urban Disparity and Opportunity team seeks to offer analysis to develop innovative and informed solutions.