Knight Development Co

Crusade for Good

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Crusade for Good explores the untold stories, real challenges, and emerging opportunities in the world of affordable housing. In each episode, we sit down with developers, housing authority leaders, policy makers, architects, community organizers, and residents to unpack what it really takes to build, preserve, and sustain homes that are not only low-cost—but also dignified, resilient, and community-centered.

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Knight Development Co

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The State of Affordable Housing in 2026: Lessons, Delays, and What Comes Next 30.12.2025 30:00

In this year-end episode of Crusade for Good, leaders from Knight Development Company reflect on the realities of affordable housing development in 2025—and what lies ahead in 2026. Holly Knight and Joy Miller discuss government shutdown delays, rising construction costs, interest rate pressure, and why workforce housing has become one of the most urgent needs across the country. The conversatio...

EP 5: Up and Out: Michael Lundy on Turning Public Housing into a Pathway to Independence 19.12.2025 44:40

In this final episode of the Crusade for Good Legacy Series, host Adrian sits down with Michael Lundy, President & CEO of the St. Petersburg Housing Authority, to reflect on a 40-year career dedicated to reimagining public and affordable housing. From growing up in public housing himself to leading housing authorities across the country, Lundy shares the philosophy that has shaped his life’s w...

EP 4: From Public Housing to Policy Leadership: Katie Anderson’s Journey Through Affordable Housing 16.10.2025 40:21

In this episode of Crusade for Good, host Adrian Fields sits down with Katie Anderson, CEO and Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Springfield, Missouri. Katie shares her remarkable journey from growing up in public housing to leading one of Missouri’s most respected housing agencies. Through heartfelt storytelling, she reflects on how her lived experience shapes her approach to equitab...

EP 3: Legacy and Leadership in Affordable Housing with Dr. Hickman Johnson 09.10.2025 31:31

In this episode of Crusade for Good, host Adrienne sits down with Dr. Hickman Johnson, Executive Director of the Mississippi Regional Housing Authority Region 6, to explore his decades-long journey in affordable housing and community development. From his early role as one of the first commissioners of the Jackson Housing Authority to creating groundbreaking homeownership programs, Dr. Johnson sha...

EP 2: Innovation, Community, and Faith in Affordable Housing 02.10.2025 22:15

In this episode of Crusade for Good, Holly Knight shares lessons from the front lines of affordable housing development. From smart home technologies and energy-efficient design to manufactured housing and 3D-printed construction, Holly highlights innovations reshaping the industry. She also dives into the challenges of overcoming misconceptions, building trust with local leaders and neighborhoods...

EP 1: Beyond Bricks and Sticks: Holly Knight on the Heart of Affordable Housing 24.09.2025 20:08

In our very first episode of Crusade for Good, host Adrian sits down with Holly Knight, CEO of Knight Development, to explore what drives a mission-based approach to affordable housing. Holly shares her personal journey from volunteering at a Boys & Girls Club to leading complex housing developments, and the challenges and opportunities that shape this vital industry today. From rising constru...