Podcast Episodes

The Goldilocks Option: Why Townhouses Might Be Just Right for Housing Development

Episode 239

In this episode of Upzoned, host Abby Newsham is joined by Andrew Ganahl, managing partner of a real estate development company that specializes in urban infill housing. They discuss a Washington Pos…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Here’s Why You May See More Corner Stores in the Future

Episode 238

Post-COVID-19, there’s been a resurgence of interest in mixed-use neighborhoods, leading some cities to allow for small corner stores even in neighborhoods that are otherwise residential only.

In thi…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Deferred Maintenance Dilemma: Why Florida’s Condo Market Is Floundering

Episode 237

After the collapse of a Florida condo made national news in 2021, new safety regulations were enacted, requiring nearly 90% of Florida units to be updated. This left condo owners and buyers blindside…

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Can “Urban Homesteading” Help Cities Fight the Housing Crisis?

Episode 236

In this episode of Upzoned, host Abby Newsham is joined by John Anderson, a builder and developer in Georgia, to discuss the Strong Towns take on “urban homesteading,” where cities sell derelict hous…

Published on 10 months ago

What Is the Strong Towns Response to Natural Disasters?

Episode 235

Editor's Note: We are deeply saddened to see the damage Hurricane Helene has done to Western North Carolina. Please see the additional notes for ways you can help.  

In this episode of Upzoned, co-ho…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Can Vehicle to Everything (V2X) Technology Make Streets Safer?

Episode 234

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced a national deployment plan of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology, a wireless communication tool that allows vehicles to transmit data on speed,…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

From Silos to Success: How To Make City Building More Collaborative

Episode 233

In this episode of Upzoned, co-hosts Abby Newsham and Chuck Marohn discuss the article “Toward a New Way of Educating City Builders” by Seth Zeren, a founding member of Strong Towns. They discuss the…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Incremental Development: Ladies Power Hour

Episode 232

In this episode of Upzoned, host Abby Newsham is joined by small-scale developers Alli Quinlan and Bernice Radle. They discuss their experiences in the field of incremental development, how to make i…

Published on 11 months ago

Is the American Dream out of Reach for Most People?

Episode 231

In this episode of Upzoned, co-hosts Abby Newsham and Chuck Marohn discuss a Wall Street Journal article titled “The American Dream Feels Out of Reach for Most.” They talk about how inflation and hig…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

How To Build Better Places Through Small-Scale Development

Episode 230

This week, Upzoned host Abby Newsham and The Messy City Podcast host Kevin Klinkenberg are working together in a special collaborative episode. They are joined by Jim Heid, a Californian landscape ar…

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago