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THE HOUSING PROBLEM

THE HOUSING PROBLEM

The Housing Problem

From the days of the Koch administration to Mayor Adams stepping into City Hall, New York City has spent hundreds of billions of dollars trying to solve the city’s housing problem. Yet from sky-high rents to crumbling public housing to rising rates of homelessness, the problem persists. Join housing experts Rafael Cestero and Kirk Goodrich, as they look at how New York City’s housing problem has evolved during their combined 60 years in the industry and wrangle with the most daunting challenges still ahead.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best THE HOUSING PROBLEM episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to THE HOUSING PROBLEM for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite THE HOUSING PROBLEM episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

THE HOUSING PROBLEM - S3 E11. ALICIA GLEN

S3 E11. ALICIA GLEN

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06/26/24 • 62 min

Rafael and Kirk talk to former Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen about the de Blasio administration's housing legacy, the evolution of NYC's housing policy over the last 30 years, and what the Adams administration is getting right/what it's getting wrong. The founder and managing principal of M Squared also discusses the Gateway Project, asylum seekers, and why developers are leaving NYC.

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THE HOUSING PROBLEM - S3 E2. DAN GARODNICK

S3 E2. DAN GARODNICK

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02/21/24 • 52 min

Is New York a City of Yes? Rafael and Kirk talk to NYC Director of City Planning Dan Garodnick about saving StuyTown, gentrification, member deference, and the Adams Administration's plan to address the housing problem.

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THE HOUSING PROBLEM - S3 E8. JAMAR ADAMS

S3 E8. JAMAR ADAMS

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05/15/24 • 63 min

Rafael and Kirk talk to NFL safety turned real estate developer Jamar Adams - founder and managing principal of Essence Development - about his journey from the gridiron to the board room and the challenge of breaking into the development world as a person of color. Also, public-private partnerships as a tool for improving public housing, pragmatism vs. purity tests, and cities that are making housing development easier.

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THE HOUSING PROBLEM - S3 E4. SPEAKER ADRIENNE ADAMS
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03/20/24 • 49 min

Madam Speaker. Rafael and Kirk have a wide-ranging discussion with New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams about her approach to getting her members to yes on rezonings, her Fair Housing Framework, rental assistance vouchers, homeownership, accessory dwelling units, and Jamaica, Queens as a laboratory for solutions to the housing problem.

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THE HOUSING PROBLEM - THE HOUSING PROBLEM TRAILER

THE HOUSING PROBLEM TRAILER

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04/18/22 • 1 min

A new podcast mini-series about New York City’s housing industry, the challenges we're up against, how they came to be, and what’s needed to build a stronger and more equitable city moving forward. COMING SOON!

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THE HOUSING PROBLEM - S1 E1. INTRODUCTION TO THE HOUSING PROBLEM.
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04/27/22 • 54 min

Rafael and Kirk look at how we got here, where the city’s made improvements, and the seemingly never-ending challenges that New York City’s housing sector is up against. With former New York City Housing Development Corporation President Marc Jahr, Rafael and Kirk break down the paradoxes that define The Housing Problem.
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THE HOUSING PROBLEM - S3 E1. SECRETARY JULIÁN CASTRO
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02/07/24 • 47 min

Rafael and Kirk kick off season 3 by talking to the former Mayor-turned-Cabinet Secretary about his journey from San Antonio, Texas to Washington, DC. Secretary Castro shares his national perspective on the housing problem and lessons learned from cities and towns across the country.

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In this episode of "The Housing Problem" podcast, hosts Rafael and Kirk tackle the ten key challenges faced by developers striving to build housing in the bustling landscape of New York City. From navigating the environmental review process to addressing tenant-friendly housing court systems, regulatory barriers, and aging infrastructure, they shed light on the complexities hindering housing development. Join them as they delve into controversial topics and explore potential solutions to pave the way for a more affordable and accessible housing market in the Big Apple.

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THE HOUSING PROBLEM - S2 E8. HOUSING: A BUNDLE OF GOODS & SERVICES
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05/10/23 • 43 min

Join Rafael and Kirk as they dive into the complex world of affordable housing, exploring the challenges and opportunities that arise when trying to create not just a house, but a home. What does it actually take to turn four walls and a roof into a place where people can truly thrive? From the economics of building and maintaining affordable housing to the social and cultural factors that make a neighborhood desirable, the duo unpacks the many layers that go into creating a truly livable community.

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THE HOUSING PROBLEM - S3 E5. ERIC ENDERLIN

S3 E5. ERIC ENDERLIN

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04/03/24 • 53 min

It doesn't add up. Rafael and Kirk talk to Eric Enderlin, president of the NYC Housing Development Corporation, about the brutal math of building affordable housing. Plus, public housing, the lopsided financial benefits of homeownership, single-room occupancy (SRO) units, and the obstacles to filling vacant housing.

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How many episodes does THE HOUSING PROBLEM have?

THE HOUSING PROBLEM currently has 37 episodes available.

What topics does THE HOUSING PROBLEM cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on THE HOUSING PROBLEM?

The episode title 'S2 E12. CRACKING THE CODE: 10 CHALLENGES OF BUILDING HOUSING IN NYC' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on THE HOUSING PROBLEM?

The average episode length on THE HOUSING PROBLEM is 51 minutes.

How often are episodes of THE HOUSING PROBLEM released?

Episodes of THE HOUSING PROBLEM are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of THE HOUSING PROBLEM?

The first episode of THE HOUSING PROBLEM was released on Apr 18, 2022.

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