Urban Edge

Stories, perspectives and insights from the Kinder Institute

If You Want People to Stop Smoking, Show Them Their Neighbors Think it’s a Bad Idea

A new study suggests that where people live and who their neighbors are, could affect their likelihood to smoke while pregnant, despite health risks.

The exurbs’ comeback; bailing on the Olympics; and dead-lifting cars: Urban Insights From Around the Web

Ryan Holeywell | July 31, 2015 A new feature highlighting the week’s interesting, important and downright weird news about cities.

A streetcar named disaster? Debate ensues as latest project debuts

Charlotte’s new streetcar system had a rough first week as it finds itself at the center of a broader discussion about the transportation mode

Director's Address: July 2015

The Kinder Institute makes major strides in getting in the national discussion on cities

Kinder Institute gets new development director

As the organization expands, John Bradshaw will lead critical fundraising efforts

Research Over Coffee: How Foreign-Born Healthcare Workers Are Changing Houston

Doctors and nurses from foreign countries play a key role in improving the region’s communities – and its healthcare system.

Houston’s Changing Views on Gay Marriage, in Three Charts

Though Texas elected officials oppose gay marriage, residents of its biggest city support it

Urban Insights From Around the Web

As part of a new weekly feature, the Urban Edge shares with readers the most interesting stories about cities from the previous week

The Most Interesting Affordable Housing in Houston

Development aims to offer options as community stands poised to gentrify

What the 1960s Can Teach Us About How Segregation Affects Aspirations

As schools become more homogenous, historic surveys of black students offer insights