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Refugee Realities: Between National Challenges and Local Responsibilities in Houston, TX
(Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2018)
This report examines the U.S. refugee resettlement program and contextualizes legislation that forces employment within days of arrival at the cost of future prosperity. We explore the consequences of such a resettlement ...
Accessing Opportunity: Employment and Community Patterns among Low-, Medium-, and High-Wage Workers in Houston
(Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2018)
Proximity to jobs is important for all residents as it can affect employment outcomes, but it is especially crucial for low-income households whose budgets can be disproportionately impacted by transportation costs and ...
Neighborhood Gentrification across Harris County: 1990 to 2016
(Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2018)
The purpose of this framing report is to document recent neighborhood changes indicative of gentrification and to inform the development of strategies to support equitable revitalization instead. This report uses data from ...
Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund Needs Assessment: Phase Two
(Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2018)
This report represents the second phase of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research’s needs assessment work on behalf of the Greater Houston Community Foundation and the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. This document includes ...