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Four Myths About Katrina’s Impact On Houston
10 years later, survey data reveal trends that add depth to the story of the devastating storm and its aftermath.
INSIGHTS: August 26, 2015 DEMOGRAPHICS
Director's Address - August 2015
The Kinder Institute begins building on three new program areas.
PERSPECTIVES: August 26, 2015
No, Katrina Evacuees Didn’t Cause a Houston Crime Wave
Lawmakers, police and everyday Houstonians said the city became more dangerous thanks New Orleans evacuees. Statistically, that’s not true.
INSIGHTS: August 25, 2015
Some Houston residents grew frustrated with Katrina evacuees. But those who actually met them had a different outlook.
INSIGHTS: August 24, 2015
Research Over Coffee: What New Orleans Schools Learned After Katrina
The dramatic overhaul of its school system provides a unique experiment on school reform.
INSIGHTS: August 24, 2015 EDUCATION
A new feature highlighting the week’s interesting, important and downright weird news about cities.
INSIGHTS: August 21, 2015
Phil Washington Championed Public-Private Partnerships in Denver. Will it Work in L.A.?
Metro’s new transit chief faces the daunting task of building 100 miles of transit. Lucky for Angelinos, he’s done it before.
: August 20, 2015 TRANSPORTATION
Bike Battles: Why We Debate Who Owns the Road
A new book explains the fascinating history of American bicyclists and makes the case for why that history still matters.
: August 19, 2015 TRANSPORTATION
To See If METRO’s Bus Overhaul Works, I Rode It With a 1-Year-Old
A family outing to Buffalo Bayou reveals exactly how Houston’s revamped bus network is paying off.
PERSPECTIVES: August 18, 2015 TRANSPORTATION
American Political Participation is Down (Except Among Black People)
The bigger question is whether their momentum carries over into 2016.
INSIGHTS: August 17, 2015
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