Urban Edge
How Houston has changed — and stayed the same — in the past 10 years
It’s been a decade since the Kinder Institute for Urban Research was formed at Rice University. During that time, a lot has changed at the institute and in the Houston metropolitan area. In 2020, the Urban Edge will feature a number of stories related to the 10-year anniversary of the institute. To kick things off, let's compare the Houston area of 2010 with the city today.
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Understanding Houston: Advocate for broader perspective on mental illness addresses stigmas
This is a part of a series connected to our partnership with the Greater Houston Community Foundation's regional project Understanding Houston. This story, and others, also appears on the Understanding Houston website.
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Health care coverage may keep households from 'falling over the brink,' research finds
Researchers at Columbia University and Boston University found expanding Medicaid in America may help reduce eviction rates.
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How many Houston-area residents could lose health insurance if the ACA is repealed?
A lot, according to new estimates.
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TxDOT's I-45 project could hurt a school and its community. But there are ways to mitigate the harm.
This post is part of a series on the I-45 project, published every Monday and Wednesday throughout June.
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