Urban Edge

Stories, perspectives and insights from the Kinder Institute

Houston's Floods, Austin's Apartments; and Arlington's Ballparks: Urban Insights From Around The Web

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

What the Evolution of Two Frank Sharp Developments Says About Houston

Who could have predicted that two communities, built by the same developer, to serve the same population, would diverge so starkly?

Third Ward Looks to Shift the Gentrification Conversation

As the area continues to attract interest, Third Ward community organizations work to promote "development without displacement."

Texas Leads Country in New Housing Units Built

And Fort Bend County has one of the fastest growing housing stocks in the country.

Where Transportation Makes Affordable Housing Unaffordable

In many parts of the country, federal low-income housing programs place poor families in locations that force them to spend big money on transportation.

What's Your Bold Idea For Public Spaces in Houston?

Recent Houston visitors are sending the city the same message: don't be afraid to think outside the box.

New Census Numbers Show Houston, Other Texas Cities, Among Fastest-Growing in U.S.

From 2014 to 2015, Houston added more new residents than any other city besides New York.

U.S. Cities, Facing Infrastructure Funding Crunch, Pursue Self-Help

As federal funding becomes less reliable, some cities are finding ways of funding infrastructure on their own. But their ability to do so is largely dictated by their state governments.

Mobile Ticketing Just The Start of Mass Transit's Digital Revolution

METRO Houston customers can use their phone to buy tickets. But that's just the tip of the iceberg for transit innovation.

Which Sun Belt Cities Are Building the Most New Single-Family Homes

Interactive HUD data shows how cities build homes.