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Why "Informal" Housing Could Be On the Rise
As housing becomes increasingly out of reach for low-income residents, a pair of researchers warns that untraditional housing could become more commonplace.
Why "Informal" Housing Could Be On the Rise
As housing becomes increasingly out of reach for low-income residents, a pair of researchers warns that untraditional housing could become more commonplace.
Taking Stock: Housing Trends in the Houston Area
A report analyzing housing trends in the Houston metropolitan area.
VIDEO: Kinder Institute Answers Questions on Housing
The region provides just 18 affordable units for every 100 "extremely low income" households. That's one of the worst ratios in the country.
Map: For Some, Sun Belt Cities Among Least Affordable
Sun Belt cities are known for their low housing costs. But how affordable are they for extremely low-income families?
Latest Podcast: Understanding Houston's Affordable Housing Crisis
In the latest episode of the podcast, we discuss just how many people in Houston are feeling the effects of high housing prices. Then, we explore the policy solutions to this pressing problem.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces Homeless Housing Plan
He aims to build upon past successes. But the cost of the undertaking is unclear.
In the Trump Era, Cities May Have to Pursue a Self-Help Approach to Affordable Housing
Housing advocates look to cities to lead the way in affordability.
Houston and Harris County Housing Conversation
A summary of a stakeholder conversation on housing issues held in February, 2017.
Lawsuit Seeks to End Housing Voucher Discrimination
A Dallas advocacy group that recently won a high-profile Supreme Court case is now mounting a legal challenge against policies that make it hard for renters to use Section 8 vouchers.
The Urban Data Platform is a computing environment and secure data repository of research-ready geocoded data for the Houston metropolitan area, facilitating cross-disciplinary research and community investigations.
After HUD Investigation Found Civil Rights Violations, Houston Moves on Affordable Housing
City council approved 11 proposed developments, but only some will secure the competitive low income housing tax credits from the state.
For Those Facing Eviction, Minor Hurdles Can Trigger a “Cascade of Misery”
When tenants can't pay the rent, the consequences can be unrelenting.
Despite the Hype, Few Houstonians Made Big Airbnb Bucks During Super Bowl
Houstonians, it turns out, might have been a bit too optimistic about their ability to rent their homes for sky high prices.
Houstonians Are Pretty Happy with Their Neighborhoods, But Experiences Vary
Houston's black and Hispanic residents reported higher rates of abandoned buildings and other quality of life concerns than white and Asian residents.
Why Does Houston Seem So Young?
Houston was founded in the 1830s, but a look at these maps reveals why it doesn't feel very old.
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