Urban Edge

Stories, perspectives and insights from the Kinder Institute

Harris County's New Marijuana Policies Could Keep Doors From Being Closed on Users

Blacks are more than three times as likely as whites to be prosecuted for marijuana possession. Reforms in Harris County can help address that disparity.

Study: Past Transit Habits Shape Future Ones in Dramatic Ways

Local governments could seize on the phenomenon in order to develop lifelong riders.

What Happens When Teachers From Different Schools Start Collaborating

School inequities show up in the classroom. One approach seeks to mitigate that.

Harris County No Longer Leads Country in Population Growth

After eight years at the top, Harris County falls to Maricopa County.

Texas Has Big Potential To Get "Smart," But Time Is Of The Essence

No state in the country has a formal "smart city" implementation plan. Texas may be uniquely positioned to lead.

Research Shines Light on Asthma Rate Disparities in Houston

Are measures like unemployment tied to asthma rates?

Map: For Some, Sun Belt Cities Among Least Affordable

Sun Belt cities are known for their low housing costs. But how affordable are they for extremely low-income families?

How Foreign Investment Fuels Hyper-Gentrification

How a rise in foreign investment is transforming how we think of urban spaces.

Latest Podcast: Understanding Houston's Affordable Housing Crisis

In the latest episode of the podcast, we discuss just how many people in Houston are feeling the effects of high housing prices. Then, we explore the policy solutions to this pressing problem.

First They Fled Abuse; The Next Battle Was Over Housing

What a Fort Bend County women's shelter can teach us about the way we approach affordable housing.