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This is America: What the Debate Over Syrian Refugees Means for Those in Houston

Rejection of refugees and threats about funding confound an already desperate situation.

In Houston, Minorities Are More Likely to Go to Theaters and Museums than Whites

But researchers aren't exactly sure why.

The Leisure Deficit; Battling Blight; and an Underpass Park: Urban Insights From Around The Web

A new feature highlighting the week’s interesting, important and downright weird news about cities.

Where Do Turkeys Come From?

An inside look at the demographics of American turkeys.

Chart of the Week: The Cost of the Country's Worst Traffic Bottlenecks

Big-city commuters waste roughly $2.5 billion each year waiting in congestion just from the country’s 50-worst traffic bottlenecks.

Check out the latest Urban Edge podcast

What better way to travel this Thanksgiving than with the latest episode of the Urban Edge podcast?

Director's Address - November 2015

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

Austin Wonders if Social Impact Bonds Can Cure Social Ills

The financing tool has been widely touted, but recent setbacks have raised questions about its future.

How Better Public Housing Improves Residents’ Mental Health

Research shows Atlanta residents became less depressed when they exited housing projects.

The Texas Medical Center has ambitious plans for a new Houston campus

Historically, the nonprofit Texas Medical Center has existed to coordinate infrastructure issues among its members. A proposed project shows just how ambitious the TMC has become.