Urban Disparity

Who's Out of Work In Houston?

More than 358,000 people between the ages of 25 and 64 are out of work in Harris County, according to a new report.

Bayou Greenways, Buffalo Bayou Join National Infrastructure Reuse Network

Being named to the High Line Network is an honor and a challenge.

Complete Streets Policies Were Concentrated in Whiter, Wealthier Areas in 2016, According to New Report

With a new national Complete Streets report out, how has Houston done?

In Los Angeles, 25 Years After Riots, Poll Finds Fears of Unrest Increasing

Saturday marks the anniversary of the start of the six-day riot that redefined a city.

Research Shines Light on Asthma Rate Disparities in Houston

Are measures like unemployment tied to asthma rates?

Houston and Harris County Housing Conversation

A summary of a stakeholder conversation on housing issues held in February, 2017.

Streetlights in the City: Understanding the Distribution of Houston Streetlights

This reports documents and analyzes the location of streetlights in Houston.

What Houstonians Have to Say About Their Neigborhoods

Houstonians generally say they'd recommend the city as a place to live. But what do they think of their individual neighborhoods?

Houston in 2016, As Told Through 5 Maps

These maps reveal the level of economic and racial segregation in Houston -- and point toward a worsening divide.

Graduation Rates, Housing Prices and School Choice

In a district of choice, how do graduation rates impact housing prices?

Latino Representation Growing in Houston Leadership

New police chief is latest in an ongoing trend.

What Supermarkets Reveal About Inequality

For too long, researchers say, we've had a relatively simple view of inequality that often ignores a key group: Hispanics.

These Charts Show Poverty's Startling Spread Across Houston

Houston's economy has surged in recent years. So why is poverty expanding here?

In Houston, Voters Send a Strong Message About Criminal Justice Reform

Newly-elected sheriff and DA say they'll avoid locking up low-level offenders.

In Houston, New Superintendent Faces an "Amazing Challenge" in State's Largest School District

Hopes -- and stakes -- are high for the new superintendent heading the Houston Independent School District.