Financial insecurity plaguing families could cost Houston millions

Despite month after month of strong jobs reports and an economy seen as robust by most analysts, many families in Houston are struggling to make ends meet and afford basic household necessities. 

hand above water
News Story
: Dec 9, 2019
Economic Development, Housing, Urban Disparity

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.

Sociologist Eric Klinenberg speaks at the Kinder Institute Forum in Houston
Urban Edge: Dec 5, 2019
Hurricane Harvey, Urban Disparity, Urban Planning

As overall job growth surges, outlook for low-wage workers darkens

Meet America's low-wage workforce: 53 million hard-working people struggling to keep their heads above water no matter what they do.

Restaurants workers work in the kitchen
News Story
: Dec 4, 2019
Demographics, Economic Development, Education, Urban Disparity

Sunnyside survey shows neighborhood's social fabric is strong

Results from the recently released Sunnyside Strong survey reveal promising potential for revitalizing the predominantly African-American neighborhoods of Sunnyside and South Park in south-central Houston; though there’s still work to be done.

Sign that reads Welcome to Sunnyside
News Story
: Nov 25, 2019
Demographics, Economic Development, Education, Health, Urban Planning