Research

It's the Kinder Institute's Birthday! Take a Look Back at Seven Years of Success

On this date in 2010, Rice announced the formation of a new "Institute for Urban Research."

We Need Your Help to Study “Near Miss” Collisions in Houston

We need your help to better understand the threats facing pedestrians and cyclists in Houston.

When It Comes to Streetlights, Power Matters

In Houston, neighborhoods with higher incomes have more streetlights per mile. But that's only part of the story.

Four Days in February Show Kinder Institute's Impact

The Kinder Institute has become a leading voice on some of the biggest issues facing Houston.

Refugee Ban Reminds Us We Must Defend — Not Just Celebrate — Houston’s Diversity

Diversity is at the heart of the moral blueprint of Houston. Its residents must work to preserve that.

Why Does Houston Seem So Young?

Houston was founded in the 1830s, but a look at these maps reveals why it doesn't feel very old.

Rice Village Overhauls Parking, Implements Kinder Institute Recommendations

Metered spaces and a free garage should help reduce the time-consuming hunt for parking in the retail and restaurant district.

5 Graphs That Help Explain Where Houston Stood in 2016

A snapshot of some of the Kinder Institute's most important findings of 2016, presented visually.

Houston in 2016, As Told Through 5 Maps

These maps reveal the level of economic and racial segregation in Houston -- and point toward a worsening divide.

In Houston, Constant Flooding Will be the New Normal, Expert Says

Why one expert calls Houston's recent growth "death by a thousand cuts."

How African Immigrants Are Creating a New Identity for Themselves in Houston

A researcher discusses the group that's more than 60,000 strong in the Houston area.

Cities Shouldn't be Afraid to Look to the Suburbs for Inspiration

Stereotypes about suburbs abound. But they are dynamic parts of any region, and they may offer important lessons.

These Charts Show Poverty's Startling Spread Across Houston

Houston's economy has surged in recent years. So why is poverty expanding here?

For Some, Applying for Social Services Means Compromising Privacy, Family

Navigating privacy concerns has real consequences for mothers applying for assistance

Do Atlanta Residents Value Transit More than Houstonians?

Houstonians and Atlantans alike are frustrated by traffic. How they want to address it is a different matter.