Rewriting the Story of Housing in America
Description
Interview with Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo on Innovative Housing Policies
In this episode, I interview Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo to discuss the recent policies passed by the Treasury to address the housing shortage in the U.S. The conversation highlights Minneapolis' groundbreaking zoning reforms and explores new federal initiatives aimed at making housing more accessible and affordable. Topics include zoning laws, interest rate predictability for builders, and the importance of integrating housing with public transit.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:05 Interview with Deputy Secretary of the Treasury
00:12 The Housing Shortage in America
01:30 Minneapolis: A Case Study in Housing Reform
04:17 Treasury's New Housing Efforts
05:16 Challenges and Solutions in Housing Finance
08:27 Integration of Housing and Public Transit
09:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
11:36 Closing Remarks and Call to Action