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Item Metadata only Beyond Dollars and Cents: Exploring Budgeting, Saving, and Financial Security in the Houston Area(Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2025) Njeh, Joy; Niznik, Aaron; Potter, DanThis study explores Harris County residents’ financial security, looking at their budgeting and saving practices, barriers people face to budgeting and saving, and how these practices relate to someone being able to withstand economic shocks.Item Metadata only Coffee & Quality Case Study #2: Alexander Jewish Family Service(Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research and the United Way of Greater Houston, 2024) Potter, Dan; Williams, Lee; Perez, Katherine; Davison, JessicaThe Kinder Institute for Urban Research and United Way of Greater Houston created a program called Coffee & Quality Case Study that works with designated United Way organizations to 1) identify ways to build and bolster the organization's current data-collecting practices and 2) use data to understand and improve program outcomes. The second Coffee & Quality Case Study focused on Alexander Jewish Family Services, a nonprofit working with individuals of all ages located in southwest Houston.Item Neighborhood Opportunity Mapping(Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2024) Sherman, Stephen Averill; Rhodes, Anna; Njeh, Joy; Banerjee, Debolina; Kim, AndrewIn December 2023, the Houston Housing Authority (HHA) received a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to fund a household mobility program that would expand the number of affordable housing options for people who rely on housing choice vouchers. Specifically, the grant aims to move voucher families to “opportunity neighborhoods” or “opportunity areas,” which have high-performing schools, low crime rates, access to jobs, and other characteristics that promote the broader goal of upward mobility for low-income residents. Kinder Institute for Urban Research staff assisted in data collection and analysis, measuring key indicators on poverty, education, crime, jobs, and transportation to identify high-opportunity areas within HHA’s jurisdiction.Item Voting Intention and Election Concerns in Advance of the 2024 U.S. General Election(Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2024) Potter, Daniel; Dawson, LaurenAhead of the 2024 U.S. general election in November, the Kinder Institute surveyed eligible Houston and Harris County voters about their intention to vote. This study also looks at voters' concerns about the election that may impact their intention to vote.Item Housing Repair Needs Reported by Residents of Houston and Harris County(Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2024) Glanzer, Anna; Houston Population Research Center teamThe Kinder Institute surveyed Houston and Harris County residents in targeted neighborhoods about the condition of their homes and neighborhoods. Better understanding who needs housing repairs, and in which neighborhoods those needs exist can offer insights into a potential catalyst of disparities in wealth, health, and well-being in the area.Item 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 Mental Health and Well-Being of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Residents in the Houston Area(Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2024) Perez, Katherine; Potter, DanielTo better understand the circumstances and lived experiences of lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults in the Houston area, the Kinder Institute surveyed 4,200 residents about their health and livelihood. This study 1) provides a demographic overview of these sexual minorities, including information about their housing situation, neighborhoods, socioeconomic status and community involvement, 2) analyzes the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on their mental health and well-being, and 3) looks at mental health care service use and barriers to utilization.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 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 Coffee & Quality Case Study #1: Angel Reach(Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2024) Perez, Katherine; Potter, Dan; Williams, Lee; Davison, Jessica; Delgado, Elias; Krolow, KorinneThe Kinder Institute for Urban Research and United Way of Greater Houston created a program called Coffee & Quality Case Study that works with designated United Way organizations to 1) identify ways to build and bolster the organization's current data-collecting practices and 2) use data to understand and improve program outcomes. The first Coffee & Quality Case Study focused on Angel Reach (https://angelreach.org/), a nonprofit working with young people aging out of the foster care system and/or at risk of homelessness.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 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 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 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 2022 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston Kinder Houston Area Survey: At the Forefront of a Changing America(Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2022) Park, John; Sherman, Stephen Averill; Guajardo, Luis; Fulton, William; Kinder Institute for Urban ResearchThe third annual State of Housing report documents a rapidly changing housing environment in Houston and Harris County. Due to delays in data released from the U.S. Census and the American Communities Survey, the 2022 report relied more on data from other sources, especially the Houston Associations of Realtors (HAR) and the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). The HAR data, in particular, helped us understand the dramatic changes in the home ownership market, especially rising prices and low inventory. The HMDA data provided us with rich insight into trends in home mortgages.Item Harris County Winter Storm Uri Resilience Assessment in Harris County(Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2022) Kinder Institute for Urban Research; Kinder Institute for Urban ResearchThis report provides a geographic analysis of damage caused by Winter Storm Uri and highlights the unmet needs it uncovered. Additionally, researchers analyzed the damage from three disaster events—Winter Storm Uri, COVID-19 and Hurricane Harvey—to better understand the impact of compounding crises. The report also includes a resilience assessment of both the housing stock and the population, to make sense of overlapping patterns that could underpin future disaster recovery programming and policy priorities. Lastly, focus group findings are included, conversations which were instrumental in analyzing Winter Storm Uri and Compounding Damage information.Item Property Tax Equity in Harris County(Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2022) Fulton, William; Herlands, JulieThe purpose of this study is to estimate the extent to which property taxes paid by City of Houston residents, businesses, and property owners financially support County services provided in Harris County outside the City of Houston.Item A Tale of Two Departments: Public Health in Harris County and the City of Houston(Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2021) Fulton, William; Witt, Alan; Fedorowicz, Nikola; Mokrushina, Ksenia; Shelton, Kyle; Guajardo, Luis; Kinder Institute for Urban ResearchThe purpose of this report is to take a fresh look at possible service overlaps between the Harris County Department of Public Health and the City of Houston Department of Health and Human Services and identify options to reduce those overlaps and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the public health delivery system.Item Preserving Affordable Housing in Harris County(Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2021) Guajardo, Luis; Sherman, Stephen Averill; Park, John; Fulton, WilliamIn this report, Kinder Institute researchers identify affordable housing preservation policies and programs in the Houston area, document the range and extent of affordable housing, and describe best practices that could help stem the loss of local affordable housing stock.Item The 2021 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston(Kinder Institute for Urban Research, 2021) Sherman, Stephen Averill; Park, John; Guajardo, Luis; Shelton, Kyle; Lessans, Jenna; Mokrushina, Ksenia; Fulton, WilliamThe 2021 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston uses a range of indicators to track the challenges, opportunities and trends in the region's housing system.