Urban Planning

Why Houston is More Congested than Dallas

Texas’s two main metro areas are similarly sized, but Houston residents deal with much more congestion than their friends in Dallas.

In Houston, Bike Sharing and Parks Form a Perfect Pair

On the East Coast, bike-sharing systems are largely used for commuting. New data reveal Houstonians are using bike-sharing to access parks.

Here Are Four Myths About Houston’s Growth

Everyone knows Houston is gentrifying quickly and real estate is hot everywhere within the Inner Loop … right?

Does Urban Planning Have a Race Problem?

As Ferguson’s one-year anniversary approaches, one urban planner says her profession needs to consider how it thinks about race.

Take a Glimpse At The Eerie Interior of Houston's Astrodome

The Kinder Institute takes a peek inside Houston's Astrodome, which hasn't been used on a regular basis since 1999.