Transportation Access in Houston Our ability to easily access safe, affordable, and reliable transportation shapes how we interact with our larger community Houstonians tend to love their cars and love driving them. But they also have few other options to meet their transportation needs, forcing thousands of residents to bear the costs of a personal …
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Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Public Safety & Criminal Justice in Houston Public safety is foundational to building a healthy environment that allows a community to thrive. Gun death rates in the Houston region are at their highest level in two decades, while traffic-related deaths have fallen. The number of reported hate crimes in the region has increased while reported …
Maternal & Child Health
Maternal & Child Health Pregnant women and children in Houston’s three-county region have poorer health outcomes compared to national averages, jeopardizing the future well-being of mothers and their children Overall infant and child mortality rates in the region are down, but we’ve seen declines in health and well-being in pregnant women, infant vaccinations and child …
Vulnerability & Impacts
Vulnerability to and Impacts from Disasters Exploring unequal effects of natural disasters on Houston communities Natural disasters have impacted hundreds of thousands of families in Greater Houston over the past 40 years. Non-white and low-income communities are not only more vulnerable to the impacts of disasters but also are disproportionately affected in significant ways. Why …
Risks
Natural Disaster Risks in Houston Exploring natural disaster risks in our region In the greater Houston region, natural disasters have become more frequent, dangerous and costly. The risks are only projected to increase in the future, threatening Houstonians’ lives and livelihoods. Why natural disaster risks matter to Houston Those who live in Greater Houston are …
Response & Recovery
Response to and Recovery from Disasters Exploring how our region responds to and recovers from disasters After disaster strikes, all levels of government, as well as the private sector, respond to provide assistance, though some in our region benefit more than others. The result is that some residents take much longer to recover, if they …
COVID-19
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Exploring how COVID-19 and its impacts have affected Houston Beyond the human toll of COVID-19, the pandemic has caused the worst financial situation we have seen in generations. Thousands of families are struggling while also grieving the loss of loved ones. How COVID-19 and the resulting economic crisis is affecting Houston …
Employment in the Arts
Arts Employment in Houston Houstonians employed in the arts can make decent wages, but employment rates and troubling disparities leave room for improvement Opportunities for Houston creative professionals are strong, but racial and economic inequalities persist throughout the sector. Why employment in the arts matters to Houston Houston may be most recognized for its contributions …
Arts Attendance
Arts Attendance in Houston Houstonians value the arts in their communities, but socioeconomic barriers make engagement difficult While interest in the arts is high, residents of color aren’t always able to participate at the same rates as White residents. Why arts participation matters to Houston Houstonians are passionate about the arts. After all, there aren’t …
Access to the Arts
Access to the Arts in Houston Spending on arts and culture is increasing in our region, but not at a pace consistent with our growing population While access to and interest in art and cultural organizations is generally increasing, the three-county area still lags behind the nation in overall support. Why access to arts matters …