Hearing Sheds Some Light -- But Not Much -- on Carson's Vision for HUD
The HUD nominee gets caught up in the debate about Trump's potential conflicts of interest as he tries to share his view of how government assistance should function.
Latest Podcast: The Struggles of Homeless Youth in Houston
Houston is trying to solve youth homelessness. The Kinder Institute's Leah Binkovitz explains one young adult's journey.
The city touts its affordable reputation. But how affordable is it really?
Though Affordable Housing Programs Show Promise, Delivery Lags
City of Houston programs aim to revitalize areas and promote affordability.
The 6 Biggest Questions Facing Houston in 2017
Municipal finance, education and flooding top our list.
The Urban Edge: Our Most-Read Stories of 2016
The stories cover everything from Astrodome redevelopment to gentrification battles.
Graduation Rates, Housing Prices and School Choice
In a district of choice, how do graduation rates impact housing prices?
New Orleans Latest City to Grapple with Airbnb
The Crescent City moved to both legalize and regulate the short-term rental industry amid a housing shortage.
Why We're Seeing the Re-Segregation of Schools -- and Understanding Its Impact on Students
Building on past research, a new study tries to determine what form of segregation contributes most to gaps in test scores between black, Hispanic and white students.
As Austin, Dallas Housing Markets Heat Up, Houston Cools
A new index ranks the top 25 most active housing markets looking at the year ahead.
How Houston Can Address Its 111,000 Young People Who Don't Work or Attend School
Given the vast numbers of disconnected young people -- and the cost of inaction -- the time to consider a different approach is now, a new Kinder Institute report argues.
As slow disaster recoveries plague residents, some argue key to relief is 'precovery'
A system developed in South Texas could become a national model.
Weekly Roundup: A Plausible Alternative To High School Suspensions
Historically, when a student acted out in school, he'd faced suspension. Today that's no longer the case, with more districts instead experimenting with 'restorative justice.'
Suburban Sprawl and Poor Preparation Worsened Flood Damage in Louisiana
Craig E. Colten | September 6, 2016 If there is one lesson we have learned about floods, it is that records are made to be broken.
Weekly Roundup: The Air We Breathe (When We're in Our Cars)
Think you're safe from pollution when you're inside your car with the windows rolled up? Think again.
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