Urban Disparity

Cities Team Up To Tackle Urban Challenges With Data

Through the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership, cities explore how to confront common challenges with data.

Within Houston's Diversity, A Complicated Story Still Being Told

Surveys offer insights into how experiences within one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the country vary depending on background.

Urban Review: Black-White Wealth Gap Myths, Policing Pollution and The Starbucks Problem

This week, a breakdown of the myths behind many of the common explanations and proceed fixes for the black-white wealth gap, a plea for less pollution and more.

What We Mean When We Talk About Equitable Recovery

Local and national advocates and experts reflect on Houston's recovery thus far and where it can be improved.

The Relationship Between Spatial Mismatch, Transit and Black-White Unemployment Gaps

When it comes to negotiating the spatial mismatch between jobs and people, does race factor in?

With New Opportunity Zones, A Tool For Change Brings Questions

With the designation of 628 Opportunity Zones across Texas, what might this mean for revitalization in the Houston area?

Study: How Houston's Appraisal Industry Reinforces Racial Inequality

Homes in black and Hispanic neighborhoods in Harris County were valued at significantly lower rates than comparable homes in similar white neighborhoods.

In Houston, When the Growth Slowed, A Deeper Problem Emerged

2016 was a tough year for Houston. How tough? A new national report sheds some light on growth, prosperity and inclusion.

Report: An Uneven Recovery After Harvey Threatens to Leave People Behind

Falling behind on bills, dealing with new health problems and other effects of the storm continue to plague the Texas Gulf Coast.

Being Poor Is Expensive: How Banks Operate is Part of the Problem

Faster check processing, argues a new report, could help families living paycheck to paycheck who are more likely to be unbanked or underbanked.

Growing But Unequal: Mapping High Opportunity Areas and Implications for Affordable Housing

Analysis of the location of low-income housing tax credit developments in Houston.

In East Houston, Rebuilding and Waiting After Harvey

One of the hardest hit neighborhoods is also helping itself recover months after the storm.

How To Make Houston More Equitable

Programs to create good-paying jobs and affordable child care were among the recommendations from the mayor's task force.

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.

The Link Between Cars and Income Inequality

"If you have 20 percent multimodality and go to 25 percent, you should see some very significant differences in all kinds of social outcomes."