Urban Edge

Stories, perspectives and insights from the Kinder Institute

Las Vegas Eyes Light-Rail As it Seeks Airport Connection

The Sun Belt is in the midst of a light-rail bonanza. Las Vegas might join the party. But will casinos be on board?

Waze vs. Homeowners; Nonprofit Taxation; and a Suburb on the Brink: Urban Insights From Around The Web

Highlighting the week’s interesting, important and downright weird news about cities.

Where Do Houston's Renters Live?

How a new mapping tool can help change the way we think about renters and homeowners.

Feds Anticipate a More Active 2016 Hurricane Season

Hurricane season has been unusually quiet in recent years. That might change in 2016.

You Might Not Know as Much About Gentrification as You Think

How much of the gentrification narrative is just mythology?

"Suburban Urbanism" Is No Longer Just a Niche

Regardless of where they live, urban amenities are no longer a bonus but a requirement for many millennials.

Crowded Cities; Expensive Parks; and Difficult Landlords: Urban Insights From Around The Web

Highlighting the week’s interesting, important and downright weird news about cities.

How Do You Approach "Preservation" When It's Not Buildings That Are At Risk?

In San Francisco, officials are experimenting with ways to protect cultural institutions and businesses, as opposed to buildings and plazas.

How Blacks, Whites & Hispanics Live Together (Or in Some Cases, Don't) in the Country's Most Diverse City

Houston's diverse. But its neighborhoods? Sometimes that's another story.

Following Ruling, Future of Texas Schools Funding Uncertain

Use this interactive visualization to see how much funding goes to each school district in Texas.