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The team effort pairs city, advocates and community leaders to conquer Gulfton's street safety troubles.
Cities must invest in themselves before others will see their worth, Mick Cornett says
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Four-term Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett joined the Kinder Institute to discuss his book, "The Next American City."
Houston parks have a history of being built for the privileged, instead of children
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According to a new study, Houston's children have less access to parks today than they did 70 years ago due to racial and class inequalities in park placement.
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Experts discuss how technology, policy and transportation interact, and how they can be used to develop a city that functions better for all communities.
Two Texas highways labeled as freeways without futures, new report says
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Austin's Interstate 35 and Dallas' Interstate 345 need to be reimagined, according to a report released April 3.
How Houston’s Decision On Affordable Housing Could Affect City Outcomes
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The City of Houston may want to explore multilateral policies that intend to assist in rebuilding vulnerable communities.
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At the kickoff to SXSW 2019, Harvard economist and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Ed Glaeser, highlighted how big data and cities can transform policymaking – but how can Houston leverage these tools?
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Immigration reform is one of the most pressing issues in today’s political environment, resulting in the longest government shutdown the country has seen in modern history.
Research Roundup - Here's What's Been Happening At The Kinder Institute
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We hit the ground running in 2019 with new research ranging from arts education to food insecurity to HISD reform.
Judge Hidalgo's Civic Saturday on Transportation Sparks 'Much-Needed' Discussions on Street Safety
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Simply put, improving safety for all road users benefits everyone.
Urban Review: SimCity's Influence, An Atlas of Inequality and the Problems with Going Cashless
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This week, SimCity's lasting legacy, mapping micro-level segregation, why cashless businesses are discriminatory and more.
Jeff Speck, Author of 'Walkable City,' Shares His Urban Rules
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In his latest book, Walkable City Rules, Speck makes it easy for cities to improve access and walkability.
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The Third Annual Houston Centered Policy Challenge highlighted how the Bayou City can tackle affordable housing in extremely unique ways.
Maps: Six 15-minute walks capture the diversity, history of Houston neighborhoods
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A quick walk can mean very different things depending on the area.
Sun Belt States in the Top 20 Most Dangerous States for Pedestrians - Again
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According to a new report, southern states have an issue with safe streets and pedestrian deaths.
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