Placemaking

Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2023 Results

The 42nd Kinder Houston Area Survey provides a glimpse into how Houstonians are thinking about the economy, affordable housing, inequality, and other critical challenges and issues facing their communities.

Public libraries are the crazy, radical ideas that might save society

In his Kinder Institute Forum talk, sociologist Eric Klinenberg discussed the amazing power of the public library system, as well as the biggest threats to this vital and sorely neglected part of America's social infrastructure.

What the Latest Version of Google Maps Tells Us About Cities

Google's efforts to highlight "areas of interest" reveals much about the development of Houston. It also says something about the way Google portrays urban life.

To Thrive, Cities Must Figure Out How to Make "Thick" Infrastructure

Underutilized spaces present the chance to reconnect neighborhoods, offer new transportation options and encourage physical activity.

To Capitalize On Astrodome, Houston Should Consider Embracing "Ruin Porn"

Houston lacks a single iconic attraction. The Astrodome — warts and all — could be it.

How Can We Improve Rice Village? Here Are Four Options

The Houston dining and retail destination is sorely in need of an upgrade. A few steps would go a long way.