Exploring the Intersection of Housing and Finance

The chapter delves into the process of writing a book on urbanism, focusing on housing and finance, shaped by the speaker's engineering background. It discusses the housing trap, conflicts between housing as a financial product and a basic need, and advocates for policies supporting smaller, affordable housing options. The conversation expands to post-2008 housing market dynamics, the evolution of real estate financing, and a preview of the Strong Towns National Gathering, emphasizing community building in urban development.