In Houston, Those Crosswalk Buttons Actually Do Something
URBAN EDGE :
You push the button to cross the street. Then what?
In Houston, Walking For Health and Change
URBAN EDGE :
The local branch of GirlTrek brings together black women to do a deceptively simple thing: walk.
Amenitizing Urban Waterways: Planning Public Space Improvements with Vulnerable Communities in Mind
RESEARCH :
How can cities ensure that urban waterfront redevelopment benefits as many people as possible?
Glissette Rides A Bike: Biking on the Bayou
URBAN EDGE :
Or how I learned Houston has hills - sort of.
VIDEO: Recap of Houston: A Walkable City?
URBAN EDGE :
Houston, sprawling and car-obsessed, a walkable city? It's possible.
Learning from Close Calls: A Glimpse Into Near-Miss Experiences
RESEARCH :
A report analyzing the near-misses of more than 100 cyclists, walkers and public transit users.
Dangerous Crossings: The Links Between Intersections and Crashes in Houston
RESEARCH :
A report about the relationship between intersections and crashes in Houston.
VIDEO: Understanding Close Calls in Houston Traffic
URBAN EDGE :
Kinder Institute researchers explain what they learned when they asked 130 Houstonians to track "near-misses" they experienced in their daily travels.
Taking Stock: Housing Trends in the Houston Area
RESEARCH :
A report analyzing housing trends in the Houston metropolitan area.
Rice Village Overhauls Parking, Implements Kinder Institute Recommendations
URBAN EDGE :
Metered spaces and a free garage should help reduce the time-consuming hunt for parking in the retail and restaurant district.
How Do You Map the Character of a City? A New Tool Offers Solutions
URBAN EDGE :
The historic character of a community is often obvious. But in some places the past is less obvious and its significance harder to protect
Building Stronger Suburbs: Adaptability and Resilience Best Practices From Suburban Houston
RESEARCH :
A report on how suburbs can adapt to modern challenges and opportunities.
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