
For Those Facing Eviction, Minor Hurdles Can Trigger a “Cascade of Misery”
When tenants can't pay the rent, the consequences can be unrelenting.
For Those Facing Eviction, Minor Hurdles Can Trigger a “Cascade of Misery”
When tenants can't pay the rent, the consequences can be unrelenting.
Despite the Hype, Few Houstonians Made Big Airbnb Bucks During Super Bowl
Houstonians, it turns out, might have been a bit too optimistic about their ability to rent their homes for sky high prices.
New Study Examines How Historic Racism Shaped Atlanta's Transportation Network
As Atlanta considers a new approach to transportation, a report links the region's history of racism with today's transit inequities.
Social Capital, Race, and Magnet School Attendance
This report looks at the interaction between race, social capital and magnet school attendance.
Refugee Ban Reminds Us We Must Defend — Not Just Celebrate — Houston’s Diversity
Diversity is at the heart of the moral blueprint of Houston. Its residents must work to preserve that.
Why Do Houstonians Move? Better Homes, Better Neighborhoods and Better Commutes
New data sheds light on the reasons people change homes.
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.
5 Graphs That Help Explain Where Houston Stood in 2016
A snapshot of some of the Kinder Institute's most important findings of 2016, presented visually.
The 6 Biggest Questions Facing Houston in 2017
Municipal finance, education and flooding top our list.
A Year-End Message From Kinder Institute Director Bill Fulton
The Institute isn't just producing reports and blog posts, Fulton says. It's having an impact.
The Urban Edge: Our Most-Read Stories of 2016
The stories cover everything from Astrodome redevelopment to gentrification battles.
What to Watch: A Rundown of Bills Filed So Far in Texas Legislature
Everything from fireworks to pre-kindergarten is covered in the hundreds of Texas legislature bills filed early, check out some of the most interesting.
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