Patrick Kennedy
Owner of Panoramic Interests and developer of Step Up Housing in Berkeley; discussed building lower-cost micro-units and private financing approaches for affordable housing.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 55min
In Search of Home Part 4: Strategies For Building Permanent Homes for the Unhoused
Patrick Kennedy, owner of Panoramic Interests, shares his innovative Step Up Housing project, showcasing how micro-units can maximize small lots. Carolina Reid, a UC Berkeley professor, explains the vulnerabilities of extremely low-income households and critiques current policies. Matt Franklin of MidPen Housing discusses the complexities of financing permanent supportive housing and emphasizes its positive outcomes. Together, they tackle the Bay Area’s housing crisis, advocating for collaborative and streamlined approaches to build lasting, affordable homes.
Aug 19, 2025 • 56min
Will New CEQA Reforms Bring More Housing to California?
Buffy Wicks, a California State Assembly member driving CEQA reforms, joins industry expert Patrick Kennedy and policy analyst Sarah Karlinsky. They discuss the challenges of California's housing crisis, highlighting the urgent need for new policies to accelerate development. Aditi Bandlamudi provides insights into local housing issues, emphasizing the impact of environmental regulations on building costs. The panel debates whether recent legislative changes can truly ease the housing shortage while balancing community concerns with sustainability.
