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Item Metadata only Consequences of the Pandemic on Mental Health and Well-Being Among Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Adults in Houston(Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2024) Perez, Katherine; Potter, DanielThis brief looks at the COVID-19 pandemic's effects on the mental health and well-being of sexual minorities in Houston and Harris County.Item Election 2023: Priorities and Concerns of Houston Residents(Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2023) Potter, Daniel; Glanzer, Anna; Perez, Katherine; Tobin, Alec; Pren, KarenThis report amplifies the city of Houston's challenges, opportunities and aspirations, and what residents would like to see done by the next mayor.Item Funding Houston's Parks and Greenspace(Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2023) Potter, Daniel; Williams, Lee; Glanzer, Anna; Niznik, Aaron; Dawson, Lauren; Tobin, Alec; Pren, KarenThe report consists of 1) an analysis of parks spending reported to the Trust for Public Land, 2) a survey of Houston-area residents about their park experiences, and 3) interviews with the city’s most recent mayors—Bill White, Annise Parker, and Sylvester Turner—to learn how city leaders have handled funding challenges.Item Metadata only Houston and Harris County Residents' Experiences with Perceived Crimes and Incidents Motivated by Bias and Prejudice(Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2024) Perez, Katherine; Potter, DanielAgainst a backdrop of concern for crime and low levels of hate crime reporting, residents in Houston and Harris County were asked about their experiences being the victim of a crime or other unwanted incident (or both), and whether they perceived those experiences being motivated by bias or prejudice towards one of their actual or perceived characteristics. Additionally, for residents who reported being the victim of a crime or incident they perceived as being motivated by bias or prejudice, they were also asked if they reported the incident to the police or other local law enforcement, and if not, what stopped them from reporting.Item Kinder Houston Area Survey: Forty-Two Years of Measuring Perceptions and Experiences of a Resilient City(Rice University, 2023) Potter, Daniel; Pren, Karen; Tobin, Alec; Perez, Katherine; Njeh, Joy; Kim, AndrewThe 2023 Kinder Houston Area Survey provides a glimpse into how Houstonians are thinking about the critical challenges and issues facing their communities. This year's survey reveals the cost of housing or the economy is the biggest problem facing the area, despite the fact that jobs have rebounded since the pandemic.Item Opportunity Youth Healthcare Pipeline Study(Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research and United Way of Greater Houston, 2024) Bao, Katharine Yang; Njeh, Joy; Selsberg, Brad; Niznik, Aaron; Horne, Autumn; Potter, Daniel; Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban ResearchThe Opportunity Youth Healthcare Pipeline (OYHP) initiative, a collaborative effort by J.P. Morgan Chase, United Way of Greater Houston, Memorial Hermann Health System, and several community-based organizations, seeks to connect youth with career opportunities in the health care sector in the Houston region. In partnership with the United Way, the Kinder Institute for Urban Research conducted an in-depth study to explore the operational dynamics, challenges, opportunities, and successes of the implementation of the program. Drawing on insights from participants, program staff, and stakeholders, the study highlights the need for enhanced program awareness, clearer communication channels, tailored support initiatives to better serve Opportunity Youth (OY), and training programs that meet the evolving needs and expectations of the job market.Item Metadata only Parks and Greenspace Equity Indicators: A Neighborhood-Level Study in Harris County(Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2023) Potter, Daniel; Sherman, Stephen Averill; Guajardo, Luis; Wang, JayUtilizing Trust for Public Land ParkServe data along with information from the American Community Survey, this report examines the extent to which the diverse populations and neighborhoods of Houston and Harris County have access to parks and greenspace.Item Problems with How Texas Measures Continuous Enrollment and Proposed Solutions: A Methodological Report(Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2022) Nguyen, D.; Gill, P.; Potter, DanielTexas' current definition of continuous enrollment suggests a level of stability in schools that does not align with the lived experiences of students and teachers. This report proposes alternative definitions that identify a smaller percentage of students as continuously enrolled. It also looks at the relationship between student continuous enrollment and performance.Item The 2023 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston(Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2023) Potter, Daniel; Sherman, Stephen Averill; Kim, Andrew; Tobin, AlecThe 2023 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston report presents a portrait of renting in Houston and Harris County—renters’ demographic patterns, the types of rental units they occupy, the affordability gap toward homeownership, and the geography of evictions. The report also explores the role of institutional investors and their growing presence in the local rental market, followed by an assessment of the cost pressures faced by renters. Finally, the report details the quality of rental structures and questions of rental habitability in Harris County and Houston and where these issues may be concentrated in some neighborhoods.Item The 2024 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston(Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2024) Sherman, Stephen Averill; Kim, Andrew; Niznik, Aaron; Glanzer, Anna; Tobin, Alec; Potter, DanielThe 2024 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston report explores the implications of increasing homeownership costs in the region. The report is divided into three chapters looking at where and who are homeowners, housing affordabliity and gentrification indicators.Item The 43rd Kinder Houston Area Survey: Houston of Tomorrow: Perspectives from a city shaping America’s future(Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2024) Potter, Daniel; Pren, Karen; Tobin, Alec; Perez, Katherine; Njeh, Joy; Glanzer, Anna; Williams, Lee; Niznik, Aaron; Dawson, Lauren; Dulin, MattThe 43rd annual Kinder Houston Area Survey provides an unparalleled look at current conditions in the region as well as the “Houston of Tomorrow.” While the same challenges that have weighed on the region over the last few years — crime and safety, the affordable housing, and the economy —remain at the forefront of people’s thinking, survey results show Houstonians are excited about the next 10 to 20 years and how emerging opportunities may reshape their lives, careers, and communities.