We're joined by Michael Eliason to discuss his recent book, Building for People, with a focus on single-stair building code reform and eco-district redevelopment.
Vincent Reina, a professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses his recent research on a new pilot program giving tenants direct cash assistance rather than a regular housing voucher.
In Minjee Kim’s studio class, UCLA students partnered with Solano Canyon to design wildfire resilience strategies, sparking an ongoing project that positions the hillside community as a model for other neighborhoods.
We're asking for listener questions to celebrate our 100th episode(!!) and ideas for a Housing Voice book club. Send 'em to shanephillips@ucla.edu.
Seattle’s low-rise multifamily zones have produced more than 20,000 townhomes over the past 30 years. Tobias Peter discusses the impacts on affordability, homeownership, and more — including lessons for other cities.
The city's UBM pilot found benefits far beyond transportation. Participants reported feeling less stressed, more connected to friends and family, and more independent overall.
Notre Dame's Rob Collinson talks about housing vouchers and how his research has already helped shape policy reforms across the U.S.
Across Los Angeles and beyond, communities are reimagining how public spaces can better serve them — whether through more inclusive parks, transforming freeways into civic assets or preparing neighborhoods for the impacts of upcoming mega events.
From tenant protections in rent-stabilized buildings to the realities of mobility among unsheltered people in rural counties, this year’s housing-focused capstone projects reflect diverse policy issues. Whether exploring gaps in existing protections or exploring new solutions, their work underscores the critical role of research in advancing housing justice.
On this podcast episode, University of Lincoln-Nebraska assistant professor Abigail Cochran on accessibility and ride-hailing services.
