Urban Edge

Stories, perspectives and insights from the Kinder Institute

We Need Your Help to Study “Near Miss” Collisions in Houston

We need your help to better understand the threats facing pedestrians and cyclists in Houston.

Lawsuit Seeks to End Housing Voucher Discrimination

A Dallas advocacy group that recently won a high-profile Supreme Court case is now mounting a legal challenge against policies that make it hard for renters to use Section 8 vouchers.

Houston Ranks Last in Job Creation in 2016

Today, Houston finds itself in the company of cities like Hartford and Birmingham.

O'Malley on 2020: Keeping an Open Mind and Heart

"I don't have anything special planned just yet, but I'm keeping an open mind and an open heart."

Report: After Recession, Metro Areas Are Losing Businesses

The recovery has been uneven as a smaller number of cities account for a larger percentage of new businesses.

After HUD Investigation Found Civil Rights Violations, Houston Moves on Affordable Housing

City council approved 11 proposed developments, but only some will secure the competitive low income housing tax credits from the state.

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.

When It Comes to Streetlights, Power Matters

In Houston, neighborhoods with higher incomes have more streetlights per mile. But that's only part of the story.

For Those Facing Eviction, Minor Hurdles Can Trigger a “Cascade of Misery”

When tenants can't pay the rent, the consequences can be unrelenting.

The Stress of Sitting in Traffic Can Lead to More Crime

Extreme traffic increases the likelihood of domestic violence, according to traffic and crime data.