Urban Edge

Stories, perspectives and insights from the Kinder Institute

Harris County Votes to Move Forward With First Phase of Astrodome Renovation

Harris County commissioners voted Tuesday to go forward with plans to raise the floor of the Astrodome and install 1,400 indoor parking spaces beneath it.

Houston Study Reveals Fault Lines of Immigration Debate

City-dwellers and suburbanites alike were growing more accepting of immigration, but when asked about resources, clear divisions emerged.

Can Public Transit and Ride-Share Companies Get Along?

Across the country, transit agencies and ride-sharing services are partnering up. Will those agencies come to regret it?

Experts Weigh in on Houston Mayor's Pension Proposal

Several panelists say they need more details before they can determine whether the plan is likely to succeed.

Asian Population Is Houston's Fastest-Growing Group

The group saw 5.7 percent annual growth in the Houston area.

Examining the Math Behind Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner's Pension Reform Plan

The Kinder Institute analyzes the details of Houston's new pension reform package and explains how it compares to efforts in other cities.

Houston Lags Behind Other Major Metros in Economic Gains

As oil slump hits Houston, other Sun Belt cities are enjoying faster economic growth.

Houston Mayor Announces Pension Reform Package

Mayor Sylvester Turner says the plan will immediately reduce the city's unfunded liability by $2.5 billion. But not all the stakeholders are on board quite yet.

Employment, Income Up, According to the Latest Census Estimates

New Census today released Tuesday showed the first annual increase in real wages since 2007.

As slow disaster recoveries plague residents, some argue key to relief is 'precovery'

A system developed in South Texas could become a national model.