Our Homes: Ending the Housing Crisis

Professor David Schleicher of Yale University discusses how land use and zoning laws impact affordable housing. Professor Schleicher then gives his take on recent attempts to expand housing availability nationally and in individual states. Professor Schleicher is one of the top authorities on local land use law and is the originator of several innovative ideas to facilitate housing growth. This ep...

In this episode, Mary Kyle McCurdy discusses Oregon’s land use laws which require local land use planning programs to comply with comprehensive, statewide regulations. McCurdy elaborates on Oregon’s growing housing needs, the state’s efforts to increase affordable housing, and simultaneous conservation of the state’s forests and natural resources. McCurdy is the Deputy Director of 1000 Friends of...

In this episode, Tara Raghuveer talks about the problems with our national housing shortage, her campaign for a national homes guarantee, and what a social housing model would look like. Raghuveer is the KC Tenants and People's Action Institute Homes Guarantee Campaign Director. A national homes guarantee is based on the idea that housing is a human right and that housing should be provided as...

Scott Glenn discusses the environmental review process in Hawaii, its impact on affordable housing projects in the state, and how to develop affordable housing sustainably. Glenn is the Hawaii State Energy Office CEO and former Office of Environmental Quality Control Director. This episode of Our Homes is hosted by Senator Stanley Chang.

Professor Katherine Einstein presents on “Neighborhood Defenders” and how homeowners can weaponize land use regulations to stop new developments in their neighborhoods. She teaches Political Science at Boston University. Professor Einstein’s book "Neighborhood Defenders: Participatory Politics and America's Housing Crisis" is one of the most thorough studies of people who oppose new...

Werner Taiban and Dr. Wolfgang Förster discuss the success of Vienna’s social housing model and its positive impacts on Vienna’s quality of life. Dr. Förster is one of the world’s top experts on Vienna’s unique social housing model, which houses 62 percent of the population in rent controlled, government-built housing In 2015, he received the honorary Medal for Achievements for the Federal State o...

In this episode, Senator Scott Wiener discusses the homelessness and affordable housing crises in California, his proposition to eliminate single-family zoning (S.B.50), and the potential for the provision of public housing in the state. Senator Wiener is a California State Senator. Similar to Senator Chang in Hawaii, Senator Wiener serves as Chair of the Senate Housing Committee in California. Th...

In this episode, Susan Kirsch discusses her experience on changing the narrative on the housing shortage in California, building a momentum that would influence the legislative process, and empowering local leaders for community education. Kirsch is a prominent Californian community advocate. This episode of Our Homes is hosted by Senator Stanley Chang.

In this episode, Rick Holliday discusses his company’s efforts to construct factory affordable housing in Northern California over the past two years. Holliday is a pioneer in affordable housing construction in California and the founder of Factory OS: Making Modular Construction Work. This episode of Our Homes is hosted by Ryan Catalani.

In this episode, Wayne Kawamura discusses the findings of two recent audits of Hawaii’s Department of Planning and Permitting, one on the building permit process and one on the impact of monster homes. Wayne Kawamura is the Senior Auditor at the City & County of Honolulu. This episode of Our Homes is hosted by Ryan Catalani. Our Homes was produced In partnership with Faith Action for Community...

In this episode, Professor David Callies discusses Hawaii’s centralized system of land use regulation, local zoning laws, and potential changes the state can make to its housing and development policies. David L. Callies is professor of law at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law, where he teaches land use, state and local government and real property. Prior to co...

In this episode, Professor Philip Garboden discusses solutions for relieving families from the housing burden, how the covid pandemic is amplifying the housing crisis, and how housing intercept with race. Professor Philip Garboden is the HCRC Professor in Affordable Housing Economics, Policy, and Planning at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. This episode of Our Homes is hosted by Ryan Catala...

In this episode, Brian Hanlon discusses the origins of the YIMBY movement, its goals, and initiatives moving forward to build more equitable, affordable cities. Brian Hanlon is the CEO of California YIMBY. YIMBY, standing for “Yes In My Backyard” is a pro-development movement that aims to build more housing in urban areas where affordable homes and rents have become unobtainable for many people. T...

In this episode, Emily Hamilton talks about inclusionary zoning, affordable housing development, and policy and program initiatives to support and grow a thriving, obtainable housing market at all levels of income. Emily Hamilton is the Director of the Urbanity Project at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. This episode of Our Homes is hosted by Senator Stanley Chang. Our Homes was pro...