5 Things to Know about Houston's New Bike Plan
The plan would create hundreds of miles of new bikeways.
5 Things to Know about Houston's New Bike Plan
The plan would create hundreds of miles of new bikeways.
What Scalia Meant For Land-Use Planning
Thirty years ago, in his first big majority opinion -- a land-use case from the California coast -- Antonin Scalia found the colorful and irreverent style that came to distinguish his career on the Supreme Court
Market-Based Zoning Needed During the Age of the "Sharing" Economy
As the sharing economy takes hold, it may be time to embrace a new type of zoning.
Take a Look at These Amazing Images of Cable Cars Around the World
Kinder Institute researchers make the case for why cities should seriously consider cable-propelled transit.
Director’s Address: What Rice University Means to the Kinder Institute
This is the first time in three years that the Kinder Institute has funded research projects across the campus, and we’re excited about connecting with other Rice University folks on important urban Houston research projects.
Director's Address - November 2015
A message from the director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research for the month of November.
Driverless Cars Will Change the Way We Think of Car Ownership
Driverless vehicles are poised to completely disrupt major segments of the economy.
Director's Address - October 2015
A message from the director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research for the month of October.
I Was a Teacher. I’m Worried My Daughter Will Follow in My Footsteps.
I fear she – like many other teachers – will be scapegoated as the reason public education is failing.
Remember When Houston Was Wild?
Sixty years ago, Houston was a dense city where the wilderness was within reach. Maybe we should look to the past as we plan our future.
When Faced With Poor Neighborhoods, Planners Often Struggle With Solutions
Investments in development and transportation don’t solve the fundamental problem of how to put more money in residents’ wallets.
Director's Address - September 2015
A message from the Director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research
How Testing Prompted Me To Leave An 18-Year Education Career
I was a principal at a struggling urban school. I realized could do more to help my students from the outside.
Director's Address - August 2015
The Kinder Institute begins building on three new program areas.
To See If METRO’s Bus Overhaul Works, I Rode It With a 1-Year-Old
A family outing to Buffalo Bayou reveals exactly how Houston’s revamped bus network is paying off.
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