The Strong Towns Podcast
How To Escape the Housing Trap: A Special Q&A Session
Jun 17, 2024
Chuck Marohn, Strong Towns President, answers questions about escaping the housing trap through rezoning, incremental development, and historic designations. The podcast discusses regulatory reform, empowering cities for housing initiatives, economic complexities, and the availability of the book in audiobook format.
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Quick takeaways
- Blanket rezoning alone is insufficient for effective housing reform.
- Incremental zoning modifications can prioritize walkable neighborhoods and address local supply and demand dynamics effectively.
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Addressing Housing Reform in a Strong Towns Way
Housing reform in a strong towns way necessitates regulatory reform, creating an ecosystem of incremental developers, and establishing local financial structures to fund necessary unit constructions. Blanket rezoning alone is not sufficient for effective housing reform.
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