DiscoverThe Reflective Urbanist#P015: What do we have to do to get those darned private sector developers to build more affordable housing?
#P015: What do we have to do to get those darned private sector developers to build more affordable housing?

#P015: What do we have to do to get those darned private sector developers to build more affordable housing?

Update: 2025-05-14
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Why aren’t those greedy developers building more affordable housing? Well, what if the problem isn’t them—it’s us? In this episode, I unpack why pointing fingers at the private sector misses the mark, and how local politics, zoning drama, and good old-fashioned NIMBYism are quietly sabotaging housing solutions. If you've ever said “I support affordable housing, just not there,” this one’s for you.

Episode music: A Charming Day by Albert Behar

License code: IXYJBHSOTKRUMWFQ

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#P015: What do we have to do to get those darned private sector developers to build more affordable housing?

#P015: What do we have to do to get those darned private sector developers to build more affordable housing?

Peter Hendee Brown