Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy You Can’t Build Cheap Homes Anymore
Season 1 Episode 74
When Mike bought his first home, it cost him $168,000. That number barely covers a downpayment in much of Ontario these days – and even if a develope…
1 year, 9 months ago
Why are North American Suburbs So Bad? - with Not Just Bikes
Season 1 Episode 73
@NotJustBikes is many people's gateway into urbanism, and an understanding into how much better our cities and towns can be, if we just make some p…
1 year, 9 months ago
Will Canadian Workers be Hurt by the AI Revolution?
Season 1 Episode 72
The conversation explores the impact of the AI revolution on workers and the potential for mass unemployment. The hosts discuss past technological re…
1 year, 9 months ago
It’s Now Easier to Pay More for Housing!
Season 1 Episode 71
This week, the federal government announced some big changes to mortgage policies in Canada. Specifically, it’s expanding 30-year mortgage amortizati…
1 year, 9 months ago
Why is Falling Rent Framed as Bad News?
Season 1 Episode 70
Rents are down in some college towns, and some are crediting the government's international student reforms. In news stories about rents falling, the…
1 year, 9 months ago
You Can't Grow a Country Just On Temporary Immigration
Season 1 Episode 69
Economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern discuss Canada's record levels of population growth -- and how the majority of it came from record l…
1 year, 10 months ago
Why Don't Vacant Home Taxes Work?
Season 1 Episode 68
Cities across Canada are implementing vacant home taxes to address the issue of homes sitting empty. These taxes aim to encourage owners to sell or r…
1 year, 10 months ago
The Challenges of Multiplex Construction: Ryan Valente at the Missing Middle Summit 2024
Season 1 Episode 67
On May 23, professionals who work in the industry to develop missing middle housing, as well as those interested in building them, gathered at the To…
1 year, 10 months ago
Can Millennials Afford to Have Kids?
Season 1 Episode 66
In this conversation, Cara and Mike discuss the financial considerations of having children. They touch on topics such as housing costs, childcare ex…
1 year, 10 months ago
Upzoning Toronto's Major Streets: Naama Blonder at the Missing Middle Summit 2024
Season 1 Episode 65
On May 23, professionals who work in the industry to develop missing middle housing, as well as those interested in building them, gathered at the To…
1 year, 10 months ago