Urban Edge

Stories, perspectives and insights from the Kinder Institute

Two Texas cities among the top 12 American cities where people want to move, rental search report shows

A new report shows both Dallas and Houston as cities where people are wanting to rent next.

Across the country, cyclist and pedestrian deaths rose in 2018 while overall traffic deaths declined

Houston, meanwhile, has made big promises for more bikeways and safer streets for all.

HOAs are spreading. But at what cost to cities?

Almost 60 percent of new single-family home construction today is in an HOA, according to the study.

As downtowns continue to evolve, cities have a critical role to play

As more people move into large metropolises, the landscape of the city will also change. One of these changes will be having more than one "downtown."

What’s 'good' about the North Houston Highway Improvement Project

This post is the final article in a month-long series on the I-45 project that was published every Monday and Wednesday throughout June.

After Harvey, a community rebuilds and organizes for more

What began as a rebuilding effort has turned into a community organizing effort to address long-standing issues.

The big picture for a big plan

This post is part of a series on the I-45 project, published every Monday and Wednesday throughout June.

Community Bridges fellows study urban inequality inside and outside the classroom

For students at Rice University, the Community Bridges program offers the students an opportunity to connect with Houston’s broader social and economic diversity through internships and coursework in urban inequality.

How the I-45 project will affect two affordable housing communities

This post is part of a series on the I-45 project, published every Monday and Wednesday throughout June.

At one year, Houston's Community Land Trust charts progress, confronts questions

The effort aimed at creating long-term housing affordability faces some challenges as it looks to expand.