The Strong Towns Podcast The Housing Crisis Is More Than a Supply Problem
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Jul 14, 2025 Explore the complexities behind the housing crisis, moving beyond just supply issues. Hear experts dissect the motives of corporate developers and advocate for community-driven solutions. Discover innovative financing models that prioritize diverse housing options, such as accessory dwelling units. Uncover the grassroots methods cities with significant immigrant populations use to meet housing needs. The conversation emphasizes systemic change, local market alignment, and the importance of fostering understanding within communities.
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Housing Crisis Complexity
- The housing crisis is not just about a lack of supply; it's also about how housing is delivered and financed.
- Fixing supply alone without addressing financing and delivery systems won't solve housing affordability.
Financing Shapes Housing Types
- Current financing tools and development muscle favor large-scale suburban tract housing.
- These tools shape what is built, making sprawl the default solution to the housing crisis.
Financing Limits Housing Variety
- Only two housing products dominate due to financing: big suburban subdivisions and large urban apartment complexes.
- Changing regulations alone won't create new housing types; a new industry must develop.
