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Urban Edge Stories by Ryan Holeywell

Understanding Misconceptions About Health Disparity in Houston

Air pollution in Houston doesn't confine itself to low-income neighborhoods.

Head shot
Kinder Institute Research
: Jun 1, 2017
Health

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Scores Big Win With Pension Reform Vote

After years of attempts, pension reform in Houston is about to become reality.

Houston Skyline
Kinder Institute Research
: May 25, 2017
Governance

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.

Up close photo of a welder
Kinder Institute Research
: May 1, 2017
Economic Development

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 police car
Kinder Institute Research
: May 1, 2017
Governance

America's Conundrum: For Many, The Cities With Jobs Are Too Expensive To Live In

It's no surprise Americans are moving half as much as they used to.

Geographical mobility rates from 1947 to 2015
Urban Edge: Mar 6, 2017
Demographics, Economic Development

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley on the Role of Data in Government

By paying attention to data, O'Malley argues, cities can become more efficient -- and more livable -- places.

People in a government office
Urban Edge: Feb 15, 2017
Governance

Latest Podcast: What's the Next Big Thing for Transit in Houston?

The Kinder Institute's transit expert discusses the questions METRO Houston will have to consider as it plans its next project.

METRO rail train
Urban Edge Podcast
: Feb 7, 2017
Transportation

Q+A: Houston Architect Jim Furr On His Favorite Buildings

Gensler's longtime Houston chief discusses the city's downtown tunnels, his favorite projects and the future of urban design in the Bayou City.

Gensler's 1000 Main Street, completed in 2003. Image via flickr/mheisel.
Interview
: Jan 24, 2017
Urban Planning

Rice Village Overhauls Parking, Implements Kinder Institute Recommendations

Metered spaces and a free garage should help reduce the time-consuming hunt for parking in the retail and restaurant district.

Parked cars lining the streets outside of Houston's Rice Village shopping area.
Kinder Institute Research
: Jan 17, 2017
Transportation, Urban Planning

Hearing Sheds Some Light -- But Not Much -- on Carson's Vision for HUD

The HUD nominee gets caught up in the debate about Trump's potential conflicts of interest as he tries to share his view of how government assistance should function.

Ben Carson speaking to audience
News Story
: Jan 12, 2017
Housing

5 Graphs That Help Explain Where Houston Stood in 2016

A snapshot of some of the Kinder Institute's most important findings of 2016, presented visually.

Line graph showing the city of Houston, unfunded pension liability from 1992-2015
Kinder Institute Research
: Jan 5, 2017
Demographics, Governance

Houston's MD Anderson to Lay Off 900

The cuts come at a time when the region's energy industry has been suffering as well.

MD Anderson building
News Story
: Jan 5, 2017
Economic Development

The Urban Edge: Our Most-Read Stories of 2016

The stories cover everything from Astrodome redevelopment to gentrification battles.

Dome park rendering
Feature Story
: Dec 22, 2016
Education, Governance, Housing, Urban Planning

Latest Podcast: How to Build Stronger Suburbs

If you think you know the suburbs, think again.

Aerial view of The Woodlands
Urban Edge Podcast
: Dec 6, 2016
Urban Planning

Most People Don't Expect Much From Local Government. Nigel Jacob is Changing That.

How do you make a city run better? Hire a "new urban mechanic."

Head shot of a man
Urban Edge: Nov 28, 2016
Governance

These Charts Show Poverty's Startling Spread Across Houston

Houston's economy has surged in recent years. So why is poverty expanding here?

Increasing line graph
Kinder Institute Research
: Nov 14, 2016
Demographics, Urban Disparity

Voters Nationwide Support Transit, But Will Washington?

More than 30 communities nationwide approved ballot measures designed to support transit efforts.

Photo of a rail line terminal
News Story
: Nov 10, 2016
Governance, Transportation

Do Atlanta Residents Value Transit More than Houstonians?

Houstonians and Atlantans alike are frustrated by traffic. How they want to address it is a different matter.

Cars in traffic
Kinder Institute Research
: Oct 28, 2016
Transportation

50 Years of Education Research Hasn’t Fixed Inequality in Schools: Here’s One Reason Why

Education policymakers and researchers historically haven’t worked together. That’s starting to change.

Classroom
Kinder Institute Research
: Oct 25, 2016
Education

Years After Recession's End, Cities Nationwide Still Face Some Financial Headwinds

Revenue is finally bouncing back for cities nationwide. But big hurdles remain.

Chicago at night
Urban Edge: Oct 17, 2016
Economic Development, Governance
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