Urban Edge

Stories, perspectives and insights from the Kinder Institute

Traffic identified as Houston's biggest problem, METRO's $3.5 billion bond could help

This election season, Houstonians will decide on cashing in on more transportation options that promise to ease traffic woes.

Austin named America's fastest-growing large city in 2019, report says

Both Dallas and Houston are among the top 40 fastest-growing large cities, according to the recent report.

How grassroots efforts rewrote history to place communities' needs first in U.S. Refugee Resettlement Policy

By most measures, Texas might be the least likely source for new methods of refugee resettlement to arise today.

Health care coverage may keep households from 'falling over the brink,' research finds

Researchers at Columbia University and Boston University found expanding Medicaid in America may help reduce eviction rates.

Austin among global cities where carbon emissions are already falling

Austin's municipal operations aim to be carbon neutral by 2020, and they're on the way.

Dallas-Fort Worth area named as worst large metro Texas city to live car-free, analysis shows

While the majority of Texas and southern cities are car-dependent, the Dallas-Fort Worth area is among the worst to live without a vehicle.

Three principles America should implement for better infrastructure investment

Transportation-advocacy group Transportation for America is calling Congress to prioritize maintenance, safety and job access in highway bills.

Report shows how small businesses fare in Houston compared to other American cities

A report from JPMorgan Chase Co.'s research institute reveals how small businesses in Houston fare compared to other large, American metros.

Housing Choice Voucher research shows who’s most likely to move toward opportunity

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program offers subsidy recipients the advantage and freedom to choose a rental location, unlike other project-based affordable housing programs

Partnerships and student cohort expanded for 2019-2020 Community Bridges Program

This Kinder Institute program pairs undergraduate students with community-based nonprofits to conduct research and alleviate poverty in Houston.