Aaron Lubeck

Aaron Lubeck, housing writer, and urbanism co-founder, discusses housing policy, North Carolina's building code reform, and suburban vs. urban development. Conversations also touch on Jane Jacobs, YIMBY movement, container housing, urban planning challenges, and simplifying housing regulations for equity and fairness.

Abby Newsham talks to Aaron Lubeck, involved in the proposed SCAD in Durham, NC. They discuss controversial zoning changes, eliminating parking mandates, legalizing smaller homes on smaller lots, enabling incremental development, and the importance of small civic bonds for rebuilding America.

Aaron Lubeck is a designer and urbanist dedicated to shaping sustainable communities in the US South. He shares insights on the transformation of Durham from a tobacco hub to a center for innovation. Lubeck discusses zoning reforms in North Carolina to address the housing crisis and emphasizes the need for mixed-use developments. He critiques current architectural standards and champions simplicity in design. The conversation explores the evolving preferences between urban and suburban living, highlighting the role of media in urban discourse and the potential for a renaissance in urbanism.