Urban Edge

Insights, perspectives and stories about building better cities and better lives

Why Houston is a Hot Spot for Antibiotic Resistance, Research

Antibiotic resistance threatens to return modern medicine to the "pre-antibiotic era." Can Houston help?

Latest Podcast: The Struggles of Homeless Youth in Houston

Houston is trying to solve youth homelessness. The Kinder Institute's Leah Binkovitz explains one young adult's journey.

As Tax Credit Guidelines Change, Concerns About Fair Housing Mount

Amid an ongoing debate about affordable housing in Houston, recent changes to how the state administers its low-income housing tax credits have raised flags for fair housing advocates.

How Affordable Is Houston?

The city touts its affordable reputation. But how affordable is it really?

Though Affordable Housing Programs Show Promise, Delivery Lags

City of Houston programs aim to revitalize areas and promote affordability.

Houston's MD Anderson to Lay Off 900

The cuts come at a time when the region's energy industry has been suffering as well.

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.

The 6 Biggest Questions Facing Houston in 2017

Municipal finance, education and flooding top our list.

As Atlanta Faces Transportation Challenges, Panel Recommends State Transit Funding

Atlanta-area residents rank traffic and transportation as their biggest concerns. A new set of recommendations from a state committee could remedy the situation.

A Year-End Message From Kinder Institute Director Bill Fulton

The Institute isn't just producing reports and blog posts, Fulton says. It's having an impact.