Turns Out Houstonians Really Like Living in Houston
More than two-thirds of residents say even if they could move anywhere else, they'd still choose Space City as their home.
Turns Out Houstonians Really Like Living in Houston
More than two-thirds of residents say even if they could move anywhere else, they'd still choose Space City as their home.
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.
Is Houston’s Diversity More Than Just a Talking Point?
Though Houston's advocates often tout the region's diversity, survey data suggests residents are wary of actually living in diverse neighborhoods.
Survey Results Show Houstonians Feel Safer Than Ever Before
Just 18 percent of residents surveyed say they’re “very worried” that they or a family member could become a violent crime victim, marking a record low.
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.
How A $10.7 Million Grant Will Allow Us To Improve Education In Houston
The Kinder Institute's pioneering model will now extend to districts across Houston.
Sure, Houston Has Sprawl. But Some Areas Have East Coast Levels of Density
Pockets of density abound in Houston, but the character of those neighborhoods varies dramatically.
To Get a Student Ready for School, How Much Pre-K Is Enough?
With some pushing for expanded pre-K, what are the benefits of more time in the classroom for school readiness?
How Parents' Choices About Schools Drive Segregation
Segregation is higher among children than adults. New research explains why that's happening.
How Proximity to Clinics Affects Teen Birth Rates
The relationship between clinic proximity and birth rates isn't always a clear one.
It's the Kinder Institute's Birthday! Take a Look Back at Seven Years of Success
On this date in 2010, Rice announced the formation of a new "Institute for Urban Research."
We Need Your Help to Study “Near Miss” Collisions in Houston
We need your help to better understand the threats facing pedestrians and cyclists in Houston.
When It Comes to Streetlights, Power Matters
In Houston, neighborhoods with higher incomes have more streetlights per mile. But that's only part of the story.
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