The Holistic Housing Podcast

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The Journey to Justice Jun 18, 2020

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Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) works with men and women who are returning to the community from incarceration. In this episode, we are joined by OAR's Executive Director, Elizabeth Jones Valderrama, who explains OAR's upstream and downstream approach to restoring individuals to society, and fighting the roots of racism that lead to higher rates of incarceration. Learn about OAR's partnerships with local governments, law enforcement, and volunteers, and the steps individuals and communities can take to undo, challenge and break down racism and to begin to see each other as human beings. We also learn about Elizabeth's ten rescue cats (technically, her husband's), and her family's Costa Rican traditions (including music night!). Plus, everyone prepares for the real Mayan apocalypse, which is apparently this weekend. Follow OAR at @OARJustice and follow the show on Twitter at @HousingPodcast. Don't forget to subscribe to the show, give us a good rating, and send an email to podcast@nacced.org!

Flexibility is the Name of the Game May 28, 2020

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As a rising number of Americans face joblessness and homelessness due to the COVID-19 pandemic, what can be done to ensure housing stability? Emily Hamilton, Research Fellow at George Mason University's Mercatus Center, proposes that market-based solutions like zoning reform are an evergreen solution to building affordable housing. We talk repurposing unused commercial space for housing, the ins and outs of converting a basement to an ADU, and why Emily is very pro-renter. Plus, we debut a brand new game of "or" (Alleys or rooftops? Jane Jacobs or Marc Jacobs?), discuss why the RV is summer's hottest new accessory, and the pros and cons of quarantining in a ghost town out west. Follow Emily on Twitter at @ebwhamilton and follow the show on Twitter at @HousingPodcast. Don't forget to subscribe to the show, give us a good rating, and send an email to podcast@nacced.org to suggest a guest or send effusive fan mail.

Pray for the Oysters Apr 30, 2020

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Recorded in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, this show has it all: a conversation with NACCED President Mary Keating and Vice President Christy Moffett on how local governments are responding to the public health crisis, the low-down on the CARES Act, speculation about the aliens landing, and a conversation about hope. Plus, Laura asks, are oysters alive when you eat them? Listen to find out! Follow the show on Twitter at @HousingPodcast and don't forget to subscribe to the show, give us a good rating, and send an email to podcast@nacced.org!

Alt 137 Mar 12, 2020

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In this truly far-out episode, National Housing Law Project (NLHP) Director of Government Affairs Noelle Porter joins us to talk all things tenant rights. Learn how NLHP's network of legal aid attorneys works to fight discrimination at the local level and supports low-income renters facing eviction. See if you can keep up while she covers fair housing issues like disparate impact, but also sings a song she made up about umlauts to the tune of "MmmBop." Plus, Sarah is exasperated by panic buyers, Laura is outed as a tool for the propaganda machine (whoops), and Katelynn surprises no one with the fact that she shares avocado toast with her dog, Klaus. Follow the show on Twitter at @HousingPodcast and don't forget to subscribe to the show, give us a good rating, and send an email about what you're hearing to podcast@nacced.org!

Cities and Homes of the Future Feb 13, 2020

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Jonathan Lawless (@JonathanLawless), VP of Affordable Housing at Fannie Mae, joins the show to talk all things urban living and design: the lifestyle tradeoffs of living in an urban center, how the concentration of jobs fuels urban growth, the upsides to manufactured housing, and why 3-D printed houses are just so cool. Plus, Jon Regales with tales of visiting the Tesla factory (robots everywhere!) and everyone wonders, will people still want to live in cul-de-sacs in 25 years? And just what the heck is aspartame, anyway?

Don't forget to subscribe to the show, give us a big ol' 5-star rating, and you can even send us a Valentine to podcast@nacced.org. Follow the show on Twitter at @HousingPodcast. Happy leap year!

Solving the Problem Upstream Jan 09, 2020

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Happy new year! 2020's first episode comes in strong with the thoughtful, smart insight of Quicken Loans Community Fund VP Laura Grannemann. Since co-founding the Fund, Laura G. has been tackling some of Detroit's most persistent housing problems. Learn how Laura's team created an awareness-raising campaign using personal outreach between neighbors to prevent property tax foreclosures, stabilize communities and prevent homelessness. She also shares why listening, communication and humility are required for successful partnerships, along with the unexpected agricultural hobby she'll be picking up in the new year.

Plus, Katelynn describes the breakfast of champions (bananas and Red Bull), Laura D. gets distracted by monkeys,* Sarah reveals her love for Valentine's Day, and everyone reflects on the best way to shop (or not) in Target.

Register for NACCED's Legislative Conference, February 27-March 1, in Washington, DC: https://www.nacced.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1293611

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*Proof that Laura D. did not imagine a restaurant staffed by monkeys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_24JotmPysk

The Cowboy Rides Away Dec 12, 2019

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We've got your last episode of the decade right here!

In this episode, Steve Johnson, longtime Director of HUD's Entitlement Communities Division, looks back on his career in community development. From sharing his favorite stories of how local governments utilize the CDBG program to creatively serve their communities, to advice for the next generation of community changers, we learn that digging in and solving problems takes everybody – the federal government, local governments, and advocacy partners like NACCED.

Plus, Steve expresses great disdain for hot dogs, the gals regale with tales of a celebratory Christmas lunch at Filomena, and everyone learns what "yerd" means.

This episode sponsored by ZoomGrants! Simple, intuitive, fully customizable online grants management software for local governments, foundations, and much more.

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Millennial Homeownership is not a Myth Nov 07, 2019

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You're in for a treat this episode, because former host Heather Voorman drops by to talk millennial homeownership, why the world needs more "third spaces" (and little libraries), and what renters and young folks can do to invest in the community they call home. Plus, Laura reveals the one thing no one will ever take from the free space in an apartment building (answer: Fritos), the gals play a community development word association game, and one very important new question is debuted. Spoiler alert: Heather knows how to make balloon animals.

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Heather Voorman: https://twitter.com/hmmcdonald

Lobsters for Thanksgiving Nov 07, 2019

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Your HOME girls are back and recording in a new studio! In this episode, Sarah, Katelynn and Laura get you caught up on just what's been going on with NACCED while the show's been on hiatus, while also being totally wowed by their new surroundings at Podcast Village. Totes legit and profesh. Plus, Laura threatens to give out pocket Constitutions to trick-or-treaters, Sarah clarifies that her family does NOT live in a cranberry bog, and Katelynn promises to make everyone lumpia. Then everyone reveals the Twitter pseudonym they'd use if they were a politician (a la Pierre Delecto).

Major thanks to our new home, Podcast Village. Don't forget to subscribe to the show, tell your friends, give us a five-star rating, and follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HousingPodcast!

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We're In A Moment Jun 21, 2019

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In this summer solstice edition of the Holistic Housing Show, Dr. Tiffany Manuel tells us why affordable housing is having a moment – and it's time to move! As a messaging and communications strategist, Tiffany is a pro at teaching advocates to make their case through storytelling in order to make lasting change at the systems level. Plus, Katelynn receives a lil' fan mail, Laura gets paranoid about airport security, and Sarah reminds everyone that Beach Sarah is way better than City Sarah.

Tiffany is the President & CEO of The Case Made and you can follow her on Twitter at @DrTiffanyManuel.

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Happy summer!

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