Issues

In Houston's Underserved Neighborhoods, Entrepreneurs Hope to Make Change

With the help of a "mini-MBA" program, Houston entrepreneurs are making their way.

Research Sheds Light on Benefits of Bilingual Immersion Programs in Schools

The think tank's partnership with the Houston Independent School District is helping policymakers understand the best ways to craft programs that teach students to be fluent in English in Spanish.

National Housing Policies Leave Poor Families Behind

"We already have a national housing program, it's just not for poor people," says author, Matthew Desmond.

"Can I Be Your Neighbor," Asks Houston Housing Campaign

A new campaign looks to shift the affordable housing conversation in Houston.

Houston Mayor Calls on Private Sector to Fill Gaps, Push City Forward

With a pension reform bill in the legislature, Turner said the city is on the path to a more stable financial future.

Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2017 Results

36th annual Kinder Houston Area Survey

Despite Drop In Oil Prices, Houstonians Are Unflinchingly Optimistic About Economy

Almost two-thirds of residents give the local job market a positive rating, even though the Houston area's unemployment rate exceeds the U.S. average.

Houston Has Long Been A Car City. Today, Residents Are Seeking Something Else.

More than half of survey respondents say they'd prefer to live in a mixed-use area rather than a community dominated by single-family homes.

Millennials Driving Increasing Acceptance of Immigrants In Houston

Houston's attitude towards immigrants is shifting, but it's not because people are changing their minds. It's because millennials are taking over.

Houston Residents Increasingly Believe Post-High School Education Is Unnecessary

Today, just 54 percent of area residents say education beyond high school is needed to be successful.

In 'Evicted,' Author Matthew Desmond Makes The Case That Forced Move-Outs Are A Cause of Poverty, Not A Symptom

The Kinder Institute hosts the 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning author at a free event May 9.

If Houston Wants To Become More Inclusive, It Should Consider These Four Steps

Despite Houston's long-held reputation as a relatively inexpensive big city, today, the city's affordability gap is widening. Smart public policy can reverse that trend.

Latest Podcast: Houston, You're a Bit Dense

Today in Houston, the supply of multi-family properties and townhouses is growing faster than the stock of single-family detached homes.

Study Shows How Black Male Students Can Benefit from Having Black Teachers

Black teachers may be more likely to have higher expectations of black students, researchers say.

Houston Mayor Announces Complete Communities Initiative

Amid controversy, Mayor Sylvester Turner hopes his Complete Communities will turn the tide.