The Strong Towns Podcast America Needs a New Housing Bargain. Here’s Why.
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Feb 24, 2025 Discover the flaws in North America's housing system that favor static neighborhoods while pushing poorer areas to transform. Explore a compelling vision for incremental change that respects cultural identities and promotes community resilience. Learn about the importance of evolving neighborhoods through regulatory reforms and local engagement. The discussion emphasizes empowering residents to take part in shaping their communities, fostering adaptable solutions to meet local needs.
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Current Housing Bargain
- The current housing bargain lets most neighborhoods remain unchanged.
- However, a few marginalized neighborhoods face radical transformation.
Post-War Development
- The post-World War II development pattern prioritized rapid growth and finished-state neighborhoods.
- This approach aimed to prevent another Great Depression by turning cities into growth machines.
Resident Perspectives
- Residents in declining neighborhoods often prefer decline over radical transformation.
- They liken it to starving versus being force-fed an overwhelming banquet.
