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The Messy City Podcast
Getting to Affordable Infill Development
Oct 22, 2024
Eric Kronberg, a principal at Kronberg Urbanists + Architects, specializes in urban infill and missing middle housing. He shares insights on the complex realities of urban development, highlighting that a three-story walk-up is the most cost-effective design for affordability. Kronberg discusses the pitfalls of current zoning practices that favor expensive housing while neglecting cheaper options. He also presents innovative solutions like 'powerplexes' and advocates for revising regulations to enhance community-oriented affordable living.
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- Eric Kronberg highlights that a 3-story walk-up design is the most cost-effective solution for affordable infill development in urban areas.
- Effective visual communication of architectural ideas is essential for engaging the public and inspiring action towards better urban planning outcomes.
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The Journey to Urban Infill Development
Eric Kronberg's journey in urban development began with his desire to escape a rural childhood in Ohio, ultimately leading him to study architecture at Tulane University. After graduation, he faced a challenging start in Naples, Florida, working on luxury beachfront homes, which motivated him to seek opportunities in urban infill once he returned to Atlanta. His intentional career shift was guided by mentors in the new urbanism movement, reflecting a passion for revitalizing and improving existing urban spaces rather than creating new ones from scratch. This drive resulted in a focus on small-scale development that targets the missing middle in housing, aiming to create vibrant communities through effective design and planning.
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