Planet Money How to fix a housing shortage
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Aug 30, 2024 A hopeful developer shares his vision for affordable and energy-efficient apartments in Minneapolis. As he navigates the housing shortage, he encounters community opposition and red tape. The clash between NIMBYism and YIMBYism reflects the deep-rooted challenges facing urban development. Amid reform initiatives, construction halts unexpectedly, revealing a struggle to balance community needs and the urgency of increasing housing supply. Through humorous anecdotes, listeners gain insight into the complexities of sustainable housing amidst socio-economic dilemmas.
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Missing Middle Housing
- Cody Fisher, a developer, wants to build a 32-unit apartment building in Minneapolis.
- This "missing middle" housing is meant to address the city's housing shortage.
Eliminating Single-Family Zoning
- Minneapolis's 2040 plan eliminated single-family zoning, a first for major US cities.
- This encourages denser housing like duplexes, triplexes, and apartments.
New Building, Neighborhood Opposition
- A new four-story, 23-unit apartment building was built on a single-family home lot.
- It showcased sustainable features, but faced neighborhood opposition.
