Urban Edge

Stories, perspectives and insights from the Kinder Institute

Charter Schools Do Little To Combat Racial Segregation, Says National Study

A new study looked at poverty, race and performance in charters and traditional public schools across the country.

Richard Florida: Houston Has an Inequality Problem

Houston may be an economic juggernaut, but the world's most famous urbanist says the city is leaving many behind.

Study: Trump is Wrong About Immigrants Being Violent Criminals

"No evidence links Mexican or undocumented Mexican immigrants specifically to violent or drug-related crime," a new study concludes, undermining the candidate's claims.

Houston Is a "Knowledge Capital," According to a New Report. But Is It a "Global Giant?"

A new report from the Brookings Institution seeks to categorize major cities. It says Houston's a "knowledge capital." But it's not a "global giant" (or at least not yet).

As Austin, Dallas Housing Markets Heat Up, Houston Cools

A new index ranks the top 25 most active housing markets looking at the year ahead.

What Makes a Great City? Great Public Spaces. And These 6 Rules

A new book explains the six steps needed to create amazing spaces.

How Houston Can Address Its 111,000 Young People Who Don't Work or Attend School

Given the vast numbers of disconnected young people -- and the cost of inaction -- the time to consider a different approach is now, a new Kinder Institute report argues.

Atlanta BeltLine Creator Resigns Citing Affordability, Equity Concerns

Atlanta's BeltLine has been a transformative project -- but for whom?

Why 1 in 7 Young Houstonians Neither Works Nor Attends School

The latest Kinder Institute study explores the best ways governments and nonprofits can successfully reach "disconnected" young people.

Applicants Far Outnumber Spots for Houston's Housing Vouchers

Applicants outnumber available public housing vouchers two-to-one, according to the Houston Housing Authority.