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Housing of Houston

A project of Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research exploring the ways Houstonians define — and change — the places they call "home."

  • About This Project
    • In Southwest Houston, Apartment Complexes Are A Haven For Refugees
    • First They Fled Abuse; The Next Battle Was Over Housing
    • For Those Facing Eviction, Minor Hurdles Can Trigger a “Cascade of Misery”
    • Though Programs Show Promise, Delivery Lags
    • For Young People, Homelessness is a Different Type of Struggle

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After the Flood, What’s Next for Vulnerable Residents?

With a proposal for a buyout on the table, what’s next for two Greenspoint apartments?

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The Dumping Grounds: Why Some Houston Neighborhoods Bear the Brunt of Trash

A new pilot program aims to tackle a persistent problem.

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In Southwest Houston, Apartment Complexes Are A Haven For Refugees

In neighborhoods like Houston’s Gulfton, refugees and landlords have a close partnership. Refugees enjoy affordable rent, and landlords like the reliable tenants.

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First They Fled Abuse; The Next Battle Was Over Housing

Why a Fort Bend County shelter is continuing to struggle to build affordable housing for battered women.

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About This Project

Perhaps more than any other major city, Houston exists in a state of perpetual ebb and flow.

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