Historic Houston; Ballpark Development; and Tainted Water: Urban Insights From Around The Web
A new feature highlighting the week’s interesting, important and downright weird news about cities.
INSIGHTS: December 18, 2015
Ferguson, Occupy Wall Street, and the rise “Infrastructural Citizenship”
Since WWII, public infrastructure has played a pivotal role in public debates.
: December 17, 2015 TRANSPORTATION, URBAN DISPARITY
Chart of the Week: Cities Are More Focused on Mitigating Climate Change than Adapting to It
The biggest hurdles cities around the world face in their climate planning efforts is unsurprisingly simple: money.
: December 16, 2015
Take a Look at These Amazing Images of Cable Cars Around the World
Kinder Institute researchers make the case for why cities should seriously consider cable-propelled transit.
PERSPECTIVES: December 15, 2015 TRANSPORTATION
Director’s Address: What Rice University Means to the Kinder Institute
This is the first time in three years that the Kinder Institute has funded research projects across the campus, and we’re excited about connecting with other Rice University folks on important urban Houston research projects.
PERSPECTIVES: December 14, 2015
How Bike-Share Reduces Driving and Boosts Transit Use
Research reveals just how much of a role bike-share programs play in facilitating the use of transit.
INSIGHTS: December 14, 2015 TRANSPORTATION
Amid Climate Talks, One U.S. City Takes Especially Decisive Action
Experts say San Diego's efforts to fight climate change are unparalleled.
: December 14, 2015 HEALTH
Pricey Rentals; Healthy Cities; and a Magic Bus: Urban Insights From Around The Web
A new feature highlighting the week’s interesting, important and downright weird news about cities.
INSIGHTS: December 11, 2015
How One Chart Explains the "Crisis" of Latino Voting in Houston
Houston is 44 percent Latino, but it could have just one Latino elected official depending on how Saturday's election shakes out.
RESEARCH: December 10, 2015 DEMOGRAPHICS, GOVERNANCE
Chart of the Week: What You Need to Earn to Buy a Home in These Sun Belt Cities
The eye-popping expense of housing in older, compact cities like New York and Washington, D.C. has been a popular topic of discussion. But for buyers, things aren’t so great in sprawling Sun Belt cities either.
INSIGHTS: December 9, 2015 HOUSING
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