
2024 Storm Impacts in Houston and Harris County: A Descriptive Overview
This brief provides an overview of the cumulative impact extreme weather had on Houston and Harris County residents from late April to early July.

Student Enrollment and Mobility During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Kinder Institute for Urban Research examined patterns of student mobility, specifically students changing schools or school districts, in Houston-area school districts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Who Runs for Mayor in America?
This report looks at mayoral elections in California, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota and Virginia.

Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2017 Results
36th annual Kinder Houston Area Survey

This report analyzes the impact of pre-kindergarten on school readiness using longitudinal data.

Consolidation or Collaboration? Common Solutions to Reduce Overlapping Services in Local Government
A report framing the issue of overlapping services within the Houston area.

Taking Stock: Housing Trends in the Houston Area
A report analyzing housing trends in the Houston metropolitan area.

Houston and Harris County Housing Conversation
A summary of a stakeholder conversation on housing issues held in February, 2017.

Streetlights in the City: Understanding the Distribution of Houston Streetlights
This reports documents and analyzes the location of streetlights in Houston.

Social Capital, Race, and Magnet School Attendance
This report looks at the interaction between race, social capital and magnet school attendance.

Building Stronger Suburbs: Adaptability and Resilience Best Practices From Suburban Houston
A report on how suburbs can adapt to modern challenges and opportunities.

Disparate City: Understanding Rising Levels of Concentrated Poverty and Affluence in Greater Houston
This report examines the clustering of poverty and the uneven distribution of economic circumstances across Greater Houston.

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