Urban Edge

Stories, perspectives and insights from the Kinder Institute

Urban Review: Austin Scooters, Houston Drains and Kanye's City Planning Aspirations

This week, an Adopt-A-Drain program yields results and funny names, Austin is overrun with scooters and more.

Why I’m Scared To Walk In Houston

The city needs a profound change in its motoring culture – not just from motorists themselves, but also from the authorities.

Asthma, Safety Among Concerns For Pasadena Residents

A survey from several neighborhoods near the Ship Channel shows significant health burdens and highlights Harvey-related concerns.

Newly Released Data Show School Discipline Disparities

Both nationally and locally, newly released data reveal disciplinary disparities, as well as other gaps.

Houston Gets Poor Ratings for Civic Health

A new study looked at everything from political participation and civic involvement to social connectedness.

Air Pollution An Ongoing Concern for Many Houston-Area Residents

More than half of Harris County residents said the area's air pollution control was fair or poor.

Increasing Public Support for More Education Funding

And support for pre-K funding was particularly high, according to the latest survey.

Within Houston's Diversity, A Complicated Story Still Being Told

Surveys offer insights into how experiences within one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the country vary depending on background.

Urban Review: Black-White Wealth Gap Myths, Policing Pollution and The Starbucks Problem

This week, a breakdown of the myths behind many of the common explanations and proceed fixes for the black-white wealth gap, a plea for less pollution and more.

The Lack of Walkable Communities Can Have Deadly Consequences

Help the Kinder Institute research pedestrian and bicyclist concerns in Gulfton for an upcoming report.