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At the kickoff to SXSW 2019, Harvard economist and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Ed Glaeser, highlighted how big data and cities can transform policymaking – but how can Houston leverage these tools?
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More Than 475,000 Harris County Renters At Flood Risk, Report Says
The City of Houston and Harris County confront a major challenge in providing multi-family housing units that are both affordable and safe from flood risk.
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Time Is Running Out to Take Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's Survey
The survey was released in January and will close on March 30.
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New Flood Alert System Along White Oak Bayou Warns Residents Immediately in Emergencies
With funding from the Kinder Institute, researchers from Rice University provide another Houston watershed with a flood alert system.
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County, City Officials Maintain Smoke From Deer Park Fire Remains Safe For Residents
The fire started Sunday and has continued to burn for more than 48 hours, though county officials say there aren't any health concerns at the time.
Immigration reform is one of the most pressing issues in today’s political environment, resulting in the longest government shutdown the country has seen in modern history.
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Research Roundup - Here's What's Been Happening At The Kinder Institute
We hit the ground running in 2019 with new research ranging from arts education to food insecurity to HISD reform.
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Judge Hidalgo's Civic Saturday on Transportation Sparks 'Much-Needed' Discussions on Street Safety
Simply put, improving safety for all road users benefits everyone.
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Kinder Institute Speaks on Metropolitan Demographic and Housing Trends in Austin
With the current session of the Texas Legislature moving toward considering the bevy of bills filed in the 2019 session, a number of committees are in fact-finding mode.
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The Fight Against Food Insecurity Requires Teamwork, Not Competition, New Report Says
A new Kinder Institute report highlights how Houston's nonprofits can work together better in order to efficiently feed the hungry.
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