The Strong Towns Podcast These 6 Code Reforms Will Bring More Housing to Your City
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Mar 3, 2025 Seth Zeren, a neighborhood real estate developer from Providence, Rhode Island, joins the discussion on housing challenges and code reform. He offers insights on six crucial code reforms aimed at increasing housing accessibility. Zeren highlights the importance of streamlined regulations and the need for innovative housing strategies, such as duplex conversions and ADUs. They critique outdated zoning laws and advocate for collaboration between planners and developers to enhance urban planning outcomes. Providence's unique urban landscape also serves as a backdrop to the conversation.
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By-Right Conversions
- Allow single-family homes to be converted into duplexes or triplexes by right.
- This allows for more housing units without major changes to existing structures.
California ADUs
- California's easing of ADU regulations led to increased housing stock.
- "Flippers," already renovating homes, began adding units due to simplified rules.
Single-Family Zoning History
- Single-family zoning is based on outdated social engineering from the 1920s.
- Such regulations reflect historical biases and should be reevaluated.
