Urban Edge

Stories, perspectives and insights from the Kinder Institute

Latest Podcast: Urban Edge Interviews Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker

The outgoing Houston mayor discusses pensions, the local economy, and what she plans on doing next.

Government Planners are Woefully Unprepared for Self-Driving Vehicles

New research indicates MPOs aren't doing much to get ready for autonomous cars.

The End of Parking; Houston's Oil Slump; And the Dirt on Tiny Homes: Urban Insights From Around The Web

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

Want a Job Lead? It Helps If You Work With White People

The racial makeup of a labor market affects whether workers learn about job leads.

A California City Develops a New Type of Intersection That Could Save Cyclists' Lives

The Dutch-style intersection could inspire others as they seek to find ways to help pedestrians, cars, and cyclists share the public spaces.

Why Transit Agencies Should Feed Twitter Trolls

When it comes to social media, reserach suggests transit agencies should engage their critics.

The 'Gig' Economy; Our Fitness Divide; And Bike Lane Anger: Urban Insights From Around The Web

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

Cities are Finding Creative Ways to Boost Residents’ Financial Wherewithal

Dozens of cities across the country are taking a more active in role in figuring out how to support the financial stability of their residents.

Chart of the Week: Houston METRO Ridership Climbs, Consultants Cautiously Optimistic

Houston’s new bus network is showing signs of increased ridership. But the architects of the reinvention aren’t ready to declare victory.

In Houston, A Life of Contradiction Faces Migrants

In Harris County, Texas, immigrants confront the contradictions of living at the epicenter of debate.