Owning a home remains highly valued by Houstonians, but home prices far outpace the purchasing power of the typical household.
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According to school finance data from January, 91% of Texas students are in underfunded districts. In Harris County, all but one district is underfunded. Read Director @RuthLTurley's perspective on the cost of not spending enough on students: bit.ly/3OyPtLr
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Original Ninfa's, the City of Houston today announced November 12th will henceforth be known as The Original Ninfa’s Day. The iconic East End Houston restaurant was founded in 1973 by Ninfa Laurenzo. #khou11
Despite having one of the largest urban park systems in the US, Houston is behind other major cities in funding its parks — and a majority of residents say they are willing to spend more on them. Read our full report: bit.ly/3PVWYgj
Houston’s “housing-first” approach to homelessness has earned praise around the U.S, but experts say what is truly needed is a recommitment from local leaders — and additional resources — to bring an end to chronic homelessness. kinder.rice.edu/urbanedge/chro…
"We want the next mayor to be focused on the long-term future of Houston, not just the first few years.”
Houstonians want the next mayor to upgrade the city’s streets, drainage, power and water supply, a new @RiceKinderInst and Landing survey found.
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Along with their top three priorities, a majority of Houstonians want their next mayor to focus on social programs, the economy, keeping local taxes down, reducing inequality and expanding public transportation. Explore the full report: bit.ly/3PmIndE
A new survey conducted in partnership with @Hou_Landing finds that Houstonians want their next mayor to reduce crime, improve infrastructure and promote affordable housing. Explore the full report: bit.ly/3PmIndE
When housing is combined with other costs, such as transportation, child care, food and health care, as many as 60% of Harris County renter households are cost-burdened. Read more in our new #StateofHousing report: bit.ly/3q3ITDy
More than 5 years after Hurricane Harvey, Houstonians may be less willing to buy flood insurance because of cost increases that started rolling out last year, with the latest data from FEMA showing that prices could go up by 75% in Harris County alone. kinder.rice.edu/urbanedge/floo…
Reflecting on the period of Houston history that "Invisible City" documented, Stephen Klineberg recalled: “This was a city with almost no redeeming virtues. ... There was a total lack of serious attention to the future.” bit.ly/3oALrrI
More Houston workers are returning to the office than many other major cities, but Houston also has the highest office vacancy rate. And in Houston, there's more than one downtown, and each is experiencing a different recovery.
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"What happens in Houston matters," writes @SteveKlineberg in a farewell to the city he studied for 40-plus years. "This is where, for better or worse, the American future is going to be worked out."
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As the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at
@RiceUniversity begins a major expansion, we're looking for new talent to join our team, including an experienced staff writer. bit.ly/3NZwuqi
🌟Photography program at Jack Yates High School in Third Ward, Houston Needs Help!!! PLEASE SHARE 🌟 !!!!! Tag all your friends with influence and anyone that stands with Houston.
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