Demographics

Memo to Cities: Most Cyclists Aren’t Urban Hipsters

There’s a prevailing stereotype of cyclists as upwardly mobile urbanites who use bikes by choice. But what about the working poor who bike because it’s all they can afford?

What We Mean When We Talk About Immigrant “Integration”

Even when communities embrace foreigners, integration can be fraught with hurdles.

What Copenhagen and Houston Tell Us About How “Trust” Affects Cities

You’d be hard pressed to find two Western cities that are more different than Houston and Copenhagen. The reason for that may have something to with the idea of trust.

How Diversification is Changing America’s Families

As both Houston and the United States become more diverse, study sheds lights on what that means closer to home.

How Your Career May Influence Your Thoughts On Immigration

It’s all related to the competitiveness of your occupation.