Urban Edge

Stories, perspectives and insights from the Kinder Institute

Houston Mayor Announces Complete Communities Initiative

Amid controversy, Mayor Sylvester Turner hopes his Complete Communities will turn the tide.

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.

What Losing Access to Federal Data Could Mean for Researchers and Advocates

Programmers, librarians and students are working to find and download federal data as an insurance policy against possible deletion.

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?

Why "Informal" Housing Could Be On the Rise

As housing becomes increasingly out of reach for low-income residents, a pair of researchers warns that untraditional housing could become more commonplace.

In Southwest Houston, Apartment Complexes Are A Haven For Refugees

In neighborhoods like Houston's Gulfton, refugees and landlords have a close partnership. Refugees enjoy affordable rent, and landlords like the reliable tenants.

In Defense of the Urban Freeway

There's a push to tear them down. But they're one of the biggest things driving the urban renaissance.

How Parents' Choices About Schools Drive Segregation

Segregation is higher among children than adults. New research explains why that's happening.

VIDEO: Kinder Institute Answers Questions on Housing

The region provides just 18 affordable units for every 100 "extremely low income" households. That's one of the worst ratios in the country.

As Immigration Slows, What's Next for Houston's Hispanic Community?

What might a shift in the source of the Hispanic community's growth mean?