Our Homes: Ending the Housing Crisis

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Our Homes - Ending the Housing Crisis: Hawaii’s Environmental Review Process Aug 21, 2020

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Scott Glenn discusses the environmental review process in Hawaii, its impact on affordable housing projects in the state, and how to develop affordable housing sustainably. Glenn is the Hawaii State Energy Office CEO and former Office of Environmental Quality Control Director. This episode of Our Homes is hosted by Senator Stanley Chang.

Our Homes - Ending the Housing Crisis: Neighborhood Defenders or NIMBYs? Aug 12, 2020

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Professor Katherine Einstein presents on “Neighborhood Defenders” and how homeowners can weaponize land use regulations to stop new developments in their neighborhoods. She teaches Political Science at Boston University. Professor Einstein’s book "Neighborhood Defenders: Participatory Politics and America's Housing Crisis" is one of the most thorough studies of people who oppose new housing development, how they differ from the general population, and how they reduce housing production. This episode of Our Homes is hosted by Senator Stanley Chang.

Our Homes - Ending the Housing Crisis: Vienna’s Social Housing System Aug 11, 2020

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Werner Taiban and Dr. Wolfgang Förster discuss the success of Vienna’s social housing model and its positive impacts on Vienna’s quality of life. Dr. Förster is one of the world’s top experts on Vienna’s unique social housing model, which houses 62 percent of the population in rent controlled, government-built housing In 2015, he received the honorary Medal for Achievements for the Federal State of Vienna. This episode of Our Homes is hosted by Ryan Catalani.

Our Homes - Ending the Housing Crisis: Senator Scott Wiener Discusses the Latest on California’s Housing Proposals Jul 23, 2020

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In this episode, Senator Scott Wiener discusses the homelessness and affordable housing crises in California, his proposition to eliminate single-family zoning (S.B.50), and the potential for the provision of public housing in the state. Senator Wiener is a California State Senator. Similar to Senator Chang in Hawaii, Senator Wiener serves as Chair of the Senate Housing Committee in California. This episode of Our Homes is hosted by Ryan Catalani.

Our Homes - Ending the Housing Crisis: Changing the Narrative on the Housing Shortage in California Jul 16, 2020

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In this episode, Susan Kirsch discusses her experience on changing the narrative on the housing shortage in California, building a momentum that would influence the legislative process, and empowering local leaders for community education. Kirsch is a prominent Californian community advocate.This episode of Our Homes is hosted by Senator Stanley Chang.

Our Homes - Ending the Housing Crisis: Constructing Factory Housing in Northern California Jul 16, 2020

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In this episode, Rick Holliday discusses his company’s efforts to construct factory affordable housing in Northern California over the past two years. Holliday is a pioneer in affordable housing construction in California and the founder of Factory OS: Making Modular Construction Work. This episode of Our Homes is hosted by Ryan Catalani.

Our Homes - Ending the Housing Crisis: Hawaii’s Building Permit Process: Results of the City Audit Jul 03, 2020

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In this episode, Wayne Kawamura discusses the findings of two recent audits of Hawaii’s Department of Planning and Permitting, one on the building permit process and one on the impact of monster homes. Wayne Kawamura is the Senior Auditor at the City & County of Honolulu. This episode of Our Homes is hosted by Ryan Catalani.

Our Homes was produced In partnership with Faith Action for Community Equity. Faith Action for Community Equity is a grassroots, interfaith 501(c)3 non-profit organization driven by a deep spiritual commitment to improving the quality of life for our members and all the people of Hawaii. Through our common values and collective power, we address the root causes of social justice challenges facing our community. More information can be found at www.faithactionhawaii.org

Our Homes - Ending the Housing Crisis: Changes Hawaii Can Make to its Housing and Development Policies Jun 25, 2020

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In this episode, Professor David Callies discusses Hawaii’s centralized system of land use regulation, local zoning laws, and potential changes the state can make to its housing and development policies. David L. Callies is professor of law at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law, where he teaches land use, state and local government and real property. Prior to coming to Hawaiʻi he practiced local government and land use law with the firm of Ross & Hardies of Chicago during which time he also taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Architecture and Urban Planning and served as an Assistant State’s Attorney. This episode of Our Homes is hosted by Senator Stanley Chang.

Our Homes - Ending the Housing Crisis: The Impacts of Race and the Pandemic on Housing in Hawaii Jun 23, 2020

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In this episode, Professor Philip Garboden discusses solutions for relieving families from the housing burden, how the covid pandemic is amplifying the housing crisis, and how housing intercept with race. Professor Philip Garboden is the HCRC Professor in Affordable Housing Economics, Policy, and Planning at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. This episode of Our Homes is hosted by Ryan Catalani.

Our Homes - Ending the Housing Crisis: California’s “Yes In My Backyard” Movement Jun 10, 2020

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In this episode, Brian Hanlon discusses the origins of the YIMBY movement, its goals, and initiatives moving forward to build more equitable, affordable cities. Brian Hanlon is the CEO of California YIMBY. YIMBY, standing for “Yes In My Backyard” is a pro-development movement that aims to build more housing in urban areas where affordable homes and rents have become unobtainable for many people. This episode of Our Homes is hosted by Senator Stanley Chang.