Urban Edge

Stories, perspectives and insights from the Kinder Institute

VIDEO: Understanding Close Calls in Houston Traffic

Kinder Institute researchers explain what they learned when they asked 130 Houstonians to track "near-misses" they experienced in their daily travels.

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 Suburb Named America's Fastest-Growing City

Several Texas communities top the list.

Houston Area Lost Affordable Housing Units Between 2000 and 2014

Extremely low income families had fewer options in 2014 than they did in 2000, according to a new report.

How to Better Understand Houston's Complex Network of Parks

Focusing only on green space administered by the city government provides an incomplete picture.

Mapping Eviction Judgments in Houston

Data shows sources of eviction hearings in Harris County

Tapping The Brakes On Public-Private Partnership in Texas

Using P3s strategically and carefully is a must. Texas still has the opportunity to do that, despite a recent vote.

Fatalities, Crashes Up in 2016 in Houston Area, According to New Report

Crash rates went up almost across the board from 2015 to 2016.

In Houston's Underserved Neighborhoods, Entrepreneurs Hope to Make Change

With the help of a "mini-MBA" program, Houston entrepreneurs are making their way.

Research Sheds Light on Benefits of Bilingual Immersion Programs in Schools

The think tank's partnership with the Houston Independent School District is helping policymakers understand the best ways to craft programs that teach students to be fluent in English in Spanish.