Insights

Houston Poised to Become Country’s #3 City

Based on current growth trends, Houston’s population could exceed that of Chicago by 2030.

Why Cities Need to Help Millennials, Even if You Hate Them

If the country doesn’t build more apartments, demographer warns, gentrification will continue at a rapid clip.

When “Diverse” Neighborhoods Are More Segregated Than They Appear

Even when residents of different races live near each, their lives may not overlap in meaningful ways.

How Foreign-Born Residents Benefit City Economies

Nearly a quarter of Houston’s population was born abroad, giving the city greater access to foreign trade.

Turf Wars: What racial boundaries tell us about 311 calls in the city

By analyzing nearly 8 million 311 reports in New York City, researchers paint a portrait of what drives local tensions.

Why Code for America Hired An Economic Development Director

Hiring Bycer to lead its economic development efforts is part of a new layer of organization for Code for America this year.

What happens when you let kids build a city?

East End residents used objects to represent police stations and recreation centers they want built in their neighborhood.

Medical Centers Can Serve as a Catalyst for Cities

They have a lot to offer.

How to Make Sure Philanthropy Pays Off

Richard and Nancy Kinder endowed the Kinder Institute with a $15 million gift in 2010. It was part of a bigger strategy.

What Millennials Think of Homeownership (and why it matters)

Optimistic about their own economic futures, they're still leery of the housing market almost a decade after the real estate bubble burst.

Global Lens, Local Focus: How Brownsville turned tragedy into opportunity

Site of tragedy now showing signs of life.

Can you design a city by playing with toys? James Rojas thinks so.

Most adults aren’t interested in playing with toys. James Rojas hopes to change their minds. After all, he says, the future of their cities might depend on it.

87% of New Texans Live in Big Metros

Last year, almost 40% of all U.S. population growth occurred in large metropolitan areas in the three largest Sun Belt states – Texas, Florida, and California.