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Latest Urban Edge Stories

Why Houston Is A Market City (And Copenhagen Isn't)

A new book contrasts two very different cities and contemplates our urban future.
Copenhagen at night
Kinder Institute Research
: May 22, 2018
Urban Planning

Excerpt: What Houston and Copenhagen Say About Our Urban Future

Two very different places provide two very different models of what a city can be.
Copenhagen cyclists
Kinder Institute Research
: May 17, 2018
Urban Planning

Flooding Is Seen As a Regional Problem. What About Its Solutions?

Affected or not by Hurricane Harvey, Houston area residents want action on flooding, but regional approaches are still lacking.
Boat rescue by the National Guard
Kinder Institute Research
: Apr 23, 2018
Hurricane Harvey, Urban Planning

Latest Research

Case Studies in Floodplain Buyouts: Looking to Best Practices to Drive the Conversation in the Houston Region

A look at best practices from other jurisdictions engaged in the hazard mitigation strategy of strategic property buyouts.
Flooded Road
Report: Feb 5, 2018
Hurricane Harvey, Urban Planning

Developing Houston: Land-Use Regulation in the “Unzoned City” and its Outcomes

This report lays out the existing elements of Houston’s land development system and highlights several areas where it could be improved.
Report: Sep 11, 2017
Urban Planning

Learning from Close Calls: A Glimpse Into Near-Miss Experiences

A report analyzing the near-misses of more than 100 cyclists, walkers and public transit users.
Image of bike lanes on a city street
Report: Jul 3, 2017
Transportation, Urban Planning

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