Urban Edge

Stories, perspectives and insights from the Kinder Institute

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 there’s a disconnect between Texas voters and their lawmakers

Increasingly, Texans and their elected officials aren't seeing eye-to-eye. That's not just a coincidence.

New study shows benefits of two-way, dual-language education

Students learn English better when they’re also taught in their native tongue.

Taking the pulse of Houston’s newest rail line

Riders say METRO’s Green Line is shaving time off their travel. But some business owners remain skeptical of the project’s merits.

Is there a better way to warn residents of flooding?

Gauges, radar and modeling help area leaders know whether the Texas Medical Center is at risk of high water.

‘Mixed-use’ is popular, but what does it mean?

Developers say as projects take hold in the suburbs, the term may need an updated definition.

Director's Address - May 2015

A message from the director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research for the month of May.

Mayoral candidates to debate health

The slew of candidates vying to become Houston’s next mayor will inevitably spend the next six months giving stump speeches about jobs, infrastructure and public safety.

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.

How Houston’s East End finally got transit

METRO’s Green Line began service this weekend in Houston’s East End. But if the community hadn’t demanded better service 40 years ago, it might not have the transit line it now enjoys.