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The Curious Task
Kevin Erdmann - Why Are We Afraid Of Building Homes?
Jun 12, 2024
Kevin Erdmann discusses the impact of zoning, the 2008 economic crisis, and housing preferences on today's housing market. Topics include challenges in building homes post-2008 recession, revisiting housing crisis narratives, analyzing the policy impact, class dynamics in home ownership, underwriting practices, housing market dynamics, and overcoming fear of building homes.
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- The 2008 recession highlighted supply constraints and policy decisions as key factors in the housing crisis, shifting the narrative away from excessive demand.
- Zoning laws and restrictions on multifamily units have shaped urban development regulations, impacting housing diversity and affordability challenges.
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Impact of the 2008 Recession on Housing Policies
The podcast delves into the significance of the 2008 recession in shaping housing policies, particularly focusing on the aftermath and consequences for city development. It emphasizes the 100 years of historical context leading up to the recession, highlighting the complexities surrounding urban planning, zoning, and municipal legal structures. The discussion underscores how the recession exposed long-standing issues in city building, making it legally challenging to revert to prior city development practices, leading to a constrained housing market following 2008.
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