Luca Gattoni-Celli
Founder of YIMBYs of Northern Virginia and author on housing and urbanism; discusses housing policy, zoning, permitting, and building-code impacts on affordability.
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Nov 22, 2025 • 43min
Epsiode 152: Luca Gattoni-Celli discusses the housing crisis
Luca Gattoni-Celli, the founder of YIMBYs of Northern Virginia and an expert on housing policy, dives into the complexities of the housing crisis. He discusses the artificial inflation of housing prices due to zoning regulations, permitting delays, and restrictive building codes. Luca highlights the impact of these issues on affordability, explains the historical context of zoning, and contrasts YIMBY optimism with NIMBY resistance. He emphasizes the need for increased housing supply and density to combat rising costs and foster equitable development.
May 9, 2024 • 33min
Subsidies Aren't Enough To Make Housing Affordable w/ Luca Gattoni-Celli || EP 1234
Luca Gattoni-Celli, Young Voices contributor and founder of YIMBYs of Northern Virginia, discusses the challenges of housing affordability, the YIMBY movement, conflicts with NIMBYs, regulatory obstacles to housing construction, strategies for wealth preservation against inflation, and the nuances of housing subsidy programs.
Oct 25, 2022 • 28min
Ep. #180: Urbanism and Seeing with Fresh Eyes, with Luca Gattoni-Celli
Luca Gattoni-Celli, a local housing advocate, discusses urbanism and the importance of viewing the world with fresh eyes. They explore the impact of urbanism on housing expenses and transportation access, as well as the contagious nature of curiosity. The podcast also touches on the intersection of urbanism, curiosity, and climate change, emphasizing the need for sustainable lifestyles.
