Some cities and states are stepping up, but is it enough?
How Detroit’s director of planning aims to recreate the city with equity for all in mind
For the past four years, Detroit's director of planning and development, Maurice Cox, has been making radical changes to the once-bankrupt Midwest city with a particular focus on creating a city that's equitble for all residents.
Kinder Institute Forum: Maurice Cox
Maurice Cox, director of planning and development for the city of Detroit, Michigan, discusses creative design and community engagement as strategies for long-term equitable development.
Texas lawmakers send bill to governor that would eventually outlaw red-light cameras
The legislation includes a provision to allow local governments to continue operating cameras until they finish out any contracts in effect as of May 7.
Perspective: Welcoming to Houston for new resident includes getting hit by a car
A changing Houston must reimagine streets for pedestrians and cyclists and have less concern for speeding traffic.
What a complete street really looks like
Many plans are intended to support multimodal mobility but a truly complete street goes beyond that.
Session at the Urban Affairs Association conference highlights Kinder Institute’s efforts to encourage scholars to study Houston’s pressing issues.
Deadline to comment on region's $132 billion transportation plan closes in two weeks
By 2045, the Greater Houston and Galveston area will be home to nearly 11 million people, according to the Houston-Galveston Area Council.
The team effort pairs city, advocates and community leaders to conquer Gulfton's street safety troubles.
Named by Newsweek as one of the five most innovative mayors in the country, four-term Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett discusses lessons learned from his city's success, Houston's opportunity zones, and the way forward for America's midsize metros.
Cities must invest in themselves before others will see their worth, Mick Cornett says
Four-term Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett joined the Kinder Institute to discuss his book, "The Next American City."
Houston parks have a history of being built for the privileged, instead of children
According to a new study, Houston's children have less access to parks today than they did 70 years ago due to racial and class inequalities in park placement.
Experts discuss how technology, policy and transportation interact, and how they can be used to develop a city that functions better for all communities.
Two Texas highways labeled as freeways without futures, new report says
Austin's Interstate 35 and Dallas' Interstate 345 need to be reimagined, according to a report released April 3.
How Houston’s Decision On Affordable Housing Could Affect City Outcomes
The City of Houston may want to explore multilateral policies that intend to assist in rebuilding vulnerable communities.
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