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Kinder Institute Luncheon: Where Insights Form Actions

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner speaking at Kinder Institute Luncheon 2018

Kinder Institute Luncheon: Where Insights Form Actions

The Kinder Institute for Urban Research just dropped some fascinating knowledge on an audience of more than 1,800 earlier this week at the 2018 Kinder Institute Luncheon and VISION couldn’t be more proud to be the Production Partner for this important event for our community. This annual event is the culmination of Dr. Stephen Klineberg’s research where he presented the most recent findings of the Kinder Houston Area Survey. In its 37th year, this survey marks the longest-running study of its kind and there isn’t a more perfect subject for this research than the City of Houston.

 

For almost four decades, Dr. Stephen Klineberg has captured the pulse of the region as it responds to new issues within our community and the country. The survey not only offers a unique glimpse into Houston’s evolution but also provides valuable insights for city officials to take meaningful action on issues that matter most to Houstonians. These important findings help to shape Houston into an even better city. So, it’s no wonder why the Kinder Institute Luncheon is one of Houston’s biggest and most anticipated events of the year.

 

 

Here are a few of the impactful insights provided at this year’s Kinder Institute Luncheon:

  • We could not have asked for a better recipient than @CajunAngela Like Stephen, Angela brings her own brand of determination to her work. Under her leadership of more than 30 years, @BakerRipley became the largest community development organization in Texas. #HoustonSurvey
  • The greatest cities are those that can turn desperation into aspiration says @CajunAngela #HoustonSurvey
  • Five years ago, a mere 300 people gathered to hear the #HoustonSurvey results. Today, we are 1,800 strong. — @BillFultonVta @RiceKinderInst
  • Majority of Houstonians would pay more taxes to provide universal preschool. We believe in early education. Stephen Klineberg. #HoustonSurvey @RiceUniversity @RiceKinderInst
  • No city has benefited more from #immigration than #Houston, Texas. - @SteveKlineberg. Great cities turn desperation into aspiration. In Houston, people can #Think & Work at the same time. - @CajunAngela @RiceKinderInst lunch w/ 1,800 Houstonians #HoustonSurvey
  • There is greater support for government regulation to promote flood mitigation. Over the past 8 years the number of people who think that climate change is a very serious problem has grown. #HoustonSurvey
  • Key themes. Embracing diversity, Investing in people, Addressing inequities. Stephen Klineberg #HoustonSurvey @RiceUniversity @RiceKinderInst
  • #HoustonSurvey Conclusion: Houston community seems more prepared today than at any time in the past 37 years to support the many ongoing efforts by Houston's business & civic leadership to address the new realities & position the region for competitive success in the years ahead.
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