Urban Edge

Stories, perspectives and insights from the Kinder Institute

Mapped: Flooding in the Gulf Coast via Satellite

More maps confirm the massive scale of Harvey's devastation.

How the Kinder Institute Is Committed to Making #HoustonStrong

A special message from Director Bill Fulton details how the Kinder Institute plans to help Houston recover and rebuild stronger.

Calculating Harvey's Aftermath

From fire ants to rising rents, Harvey brings a range of impacts.

Mapping Harvey Rainfall, Rescues and Resources in Houston

These five maps will help provide context as well as critical information for getting around Houston now.

Houston, Urbanization and Flooding: A Reading Guide

Hurricane Harvey is unprecedented, but not entirely unanticipated.

Why Texas Harvey Victims Should File Claims By Friday

A new law, set to take effect Friday, aims to crack down on frivolous insurance lawsuits but could also reduce the penalty fees for insurance companies for late payments.

Los Angeles Program Pays Homeowners to Repair Sidewalks

More than 1,000 people have applied for the program that helps homeowners share sidewalk costs with the city.

One Hundred Years Later, Camp Logan and the Houston Riot Bring Fresh Questions

At a ceremony Wednesday, the Houston mayor called for the anniversary to be a moment of reflection.

170 Public Markers Honor the Confederacy in Texas, and Counting

Many were built during the Civil Rights era, well after the Civil War.

Bus Ridership is Down Across the Country

But Houston's ridership appears to be in better shape than most.