Research

Houston Mirrors National Trends on Gay Marriage Attitudes

A national poll supports trends of increased acceptance of gay marriages in Houston.

Following the Recession, More Children Live in High-Poverty Neighborhoods

And it's impacting school readiness.

Intersection Safety Needs To Extend Beyond Downtown

It wasn't just downtown intersections that were among the most dangerous in Houston, according to a new report.

Improving Safety With New Approach to Identifying Dangerous Intersections

Making cities safer for all road users means planning ahead.

Understanding Misconceptions About Health Disparity in Houston

Air pollution in Houston doesn't confine itself to low-income neighborhoods.

Five Facts About the Sad State of Local Politics

Most mayoral elections included in the analysis went unopposed.

VIDEO: Understanding Close Calls in Houston Traffic

Kinder Institute researchers explain what they learned when they asked 130 Houstonians to track "near-misses" they experienced in their daily travels.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Scores Big Win With Pension Reform Vote

After years of attempts, pension reform in Houston is about to become reality.

Mapping Eviction Judgments in Houston

Data shows sources of eviction hearings in Harris County

Research Sheds Light on Benefits of Bilingual Immersion Programs in Schools

The think tank's partnership with the Houston Independent School District is helping policymakers understand the best ways to craft programs that teach students to be fluent in English in Spanish.

What Happens When Pedestrians and Bicyclists Are Afraid of Certain Routes

We asked pedestrians and bicyclists to tell us about their close calls on the road. The results are harrowing.

Turns Out Houstonians Really Like Living in Houston

More than two-thirds of residents say even if they could move anywhere else, they'd still choose Space City as their home.

Despite Drop In Oil Prices, Houstonians Are Unflinchingly Optimistic About Economy

Almost two-thirds of residents give the local job market a positive rating, even though the Houston area's unemployment rate exceeds the U.S. average.

Houston Has Long Been A Car City. Today, Residents Are Seeking Something Else.

More than half of survey respondents say they'd prefer to live in a mixed-use area rather than a community dominated by single-family homes.

Millennials Driving Increasing Acceptance of Immigrants In Houston

Houston's attitude towards immigrants is shifting, but it's not because people are changing their minds. It's because millennials are taking over.