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Back to SearchPlaying the Long Game With New Zealand Infrastructure
Episode 664
In this special episode, Chuck is joined by Graham Campbell, director of Economics & Research for the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission. They dis…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
The Housing Crisis Is More Than a Supply Problem
Episode 663
In this episode, Chuck dives into the root causes of the housing crisis. Using clips from interviews with housing experts and reporters, he explores …
8 months ago
Ryan Johnson: How Culdesac Tempe Develops Freedom, Revenue, and Belonging
Episode 662
Chuck sits down with Ryan Johnson, the founder and visionary behind Culdesac Tempe, the first car-free neighborhood built from scratch in the U.S. Th…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Using Radical Common Sense To Build Great Places, With Steve Nygren
Episode 661
Serenbe is a unique community just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. It’s based on the development pattern of traditional English villages, with walkable,…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
NYT Journalist Shares Why America Should Sprawl
Episode 660
A few weeks ago, the New York Times article "Why America Should Sprawl" went viral, sparking a national discussion about housing and development patt…
9 months, 1 week ago
4 Ways To Build Homes and Expand Opportunity
Episode 659
Cullum Clark, director of the Economic Growth Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute, returns to the Strong Towns Podcast to discuss his recently…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Escaping the Housing Crisis With Jeff Speck
Episode 658
Today, Chuck is joined by Jeff Speck, a city planner, author, and principal of an urban design and consultancy firm. They discuss the ideas shared in…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Sprawl IS the Housing Crisis
Episode 657
On the surface, sprawl seems like an easy answer to the housing crisis. It fits with the mechanisms we have in place today, and it aligns with the li…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
ZacTax: How To Build Financially Healthy Cities
Episode 656
ZacTax is a financial analysis firm that helps city officials understand their revenue streams and make smarter financial choices. Today, Chuck is jo…
10 months ago
The World Is on Fire. That’s Why We’re Here.
Episode 655
Chuck reflects on the current state of the world. He explains that, when you recognize things are broken, you have two options. You can wait helpless…
10 months, 2 weeks ago