Podcasts about NIMBY

In the first episode of A Developing Story, host Brian Peter Falk introduces the idyllic beach city of Santa Monica, California and explores how a controversial state wide development mandate called "The Housing Element" is forcing the city to allow the construction of nearly 9,000 new apartments.Santa Monica Daily Press Links:https://smdp.com/news/hcd-rejects-citys-housing-element-demands-revisions/https://smdp.com/news/after-housing-element-debacle-implementation-work-begins/https://smdp.com/news/housing-element-becomes-hot-topic-at-local-leader-gathering/

In this episode, Brian examines three housing development projects in Santa Monica – all of which have courted controversy. One is a large development that could replace a beloved grocery store, another is a supportive housing project a block from the city's shopping promenade, and the third is a project that was killed by community activism, with unintended consequences. Santa Monica Daily Press Links:https://smdp.com/news/public-stir-persists-for-gelsons-replacement-project/https://smdp.com/business/development/plans-updated-for-122-unit-affordable-housing-development-at-1318-4th-street/https://smdp.com/business/residents-want-a-reduced-bergamot-transit-village/ 

As California's current high-speed rail fiasco attests, big and ambitious public projects are hard. California's biggest project of all is housing development. Will it suffer the same fate? In this final episode, Brian explores the impediments to success, including the increasingly caustic "backyard brawl" between NIMBYS and YIMBYS, and asks his guests to pitch their versions of a successful housing future. Santa Monica Daily Press Links:https://smdp.com/business/high-speed-rail-2/https://smdp.com/news/fresh-batch-of-yimby-housing-bills-clash-with-coastal-protections-again/https://smdp.com/government-politics-2/abundance-meets-resistance-are-democrats-finally-ready-to-go-all-in-on-building-housing/    

If you want to understand data centers, the power grid crisis, and the real estate race behind the future of AI — this is the episode.Today on Commercially Speaking, we sit down with Simon Enwia, CCIM — a multi-state broker, tech-driven developer, and one of the few people specializing in data center development sites. And what he reveals is wild:Here's what you'll learn in this episode:Why data center vacancy is below 1% nationwideThe reason America will need 2x the power by 2030What makes land “powered land” — and why it's becoming the new goldThe exact criteria hyperscalers (Amazon, Meta, Google, Oracle) look forWhy data centers are now measured in megawatts per acre, not square footageHow the U.S. is locked in an AI arms race with ChinaThe brutal truth about NIMBY pushback and community approvalsWhy some utilities are charging $250,000+ just to get in line for power studiesThe four things every site absolutely must have:Simon breaks down the economics, the pipeline issues, the insane permitting timelines, and why the next decade of CRE may hinge entirely on data center development.This is the deep dive on data centers you've been looking for.

Say hello to Christian Samuel, one of the great minds behind Roots Allotments, the brand that is completely reimagining local allotments for the 21st century. The big muddy problem: gargantuan waiting lists up and down the country. With the average waiting time being 2 years and some taking as long as 17 years - making it almost impossible for most people to grow their own food in the UK, made worse by the steep learning curve that often discourages beginners.  Roots Allotments saw this problem and turned it into an exciting movement - the no dig revolution. Founded by a team of friends from Bath, the brand provides a full-service, subscription-based plot complete with tools, seeds, unlimited compost, and expert support from an on-site Patch Manager. Today they have over 21 sites from Bath to Sheffield, Telford to Nottingham and a growing community of roughly 5,000 with a bold pledge to create a thousand growing communities in the next decade. But, as we all know, disrupting a traditional industry comes with challenges.  Roots has attracted significant protest from the left and right of the political spectrum. NIMBY locals who don't want to see 'their' grassland turned into community allotments. And those who believe capitalism, in any form, can be a force for good.   In this episode, we'll dig into the mission to democratise growth, how their VC-backed, full-service model works, the controversial relationship between social impact and scaling a profitable business. Ready to get your hands dirty?

What accounts for the astonishing streak of YIMBY wins this year — and which concessions, if any, should they consider offering to the NIMBYs? Should the center-left Abundance faction be trying to persuade conservatives and not just progressives? Do struggling places need more market-based solutions (high-skilled immigration, tax incentives for investing in low-income communities) or more straightforward redistribution and pubic investment (in infrastructure, job training, internet access)? Are liberals ceding too much ground to anti-immigrant sentiment? And should the most famous museums in the world stop hoarding their artwork? Live on stage at the Economic Innovation Group's annual Power of Place Conference in Washington, DC, Cardiff spoke with Slow Boring author Matt Yglesias about these topics and more. Matt also reflects on how things have changed since his two books, The Rent is Too Damn High and One Billion Americans, were released. They close with their respective picks for best movie of 2025 and the likely winner of the NBA Finals. Related links: Slow Boring The Rent is Too Damn HighOne Billion Americans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jussi löysi itsestään nimbyn eli henkilön, joka vastustaa lähialueelleen tulevaa rakennushanketta. Tämän vuoksi podcast keskittyy muutaman jakson ajan eriytymiseen eli segregaatioon ja sen ehkäisyyn. Jussi nimittäin perustelee näkemystään segregaation ehkäisyllä.Teeman ensimmäisessä jaksossa Jussin vieraana on Helsingin apulaispormestari Paavo Arhinmäki, joka jakaa nimbyilyn eri tasoihin. Nimby on myös leimakirves, jota käytetään välillä väärässä paikassa. Jakson lopussa Arhinmäki vastaa, voiko vasemmistolainen ihminen olla nimby.

Sydney is on the brink of another property milestone — and it's a big one.

The Great Security Debate is *back*! It's been a busy year, but it's time to get this show back on the air (and maybe on the road). Dan takes a break from the rat race, Erik took over the world, and Brian uses Elmer's Glue to splice his network cables.Topics in the show this week: AWS and Microsoft make the best cases for business continuity plans, the AIIs public cloud reliable enough? Should we all move back to local data centres? How can we reliably assess that risk?Want an AI Data Centre on your town? NIMBY vs Innovation!We will be back every 2 weeks on Mondays. Subscribe on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@greatsecuritydebate to see our smiling faces as you watch, or in your favourite podcast application to listen on your commute or with your whole family around the radio.See you on the 17th with more debates! And some entirely new shows coming from Distilling Security very soon, too. Subscribe to the newsletter on our website https://distillingsecurity.com to hear all about themLinks to mentioned articles and topics:AWS Outage - 20 October 2025 - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cev1en9077roMicrosoft Azure Outage - https://www.wsj.com/tech/microsoft-hit-with-azure-365-outage-b3ac072437Signals move from AWS to Data Centre - https://world.hey.com/dhh/our-cloud-exit-savings-will-now-top-ten-million-over-five-years-c7d9b5bd100 Years Flood - usgs.gov - https://www.usgs.gov/water-science-school/science/100-year-floodGreat Flood of 1937 - https://www.weather.gov/lmk/flood_37Impact of Jaguar Land Rover Incident - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0qpl0v3gnzoCDK Attack and Outage - https://www.industryweek.com/technology-and-iiot/article/55091142/major-cybersecurity-breach-affects-auto-manufacturersRussian grain blockade against Ukraine - https://www.cfr.org/article/how-ukraine-overcame-russias-grain-blockadeSaline, Michigan OpenAI Data Centre & Pushback - https://apnews.com/article/openai-inc-joi-harris-data-management-and-storage-microsoft-corp-oracle-corp-f25196fca5865ed79d94c972249a272cRacine, Wisconsin Foxconn and Microsoft site failures - https://racinecountyeye.com/2025/10/08/microsoft-abandon-1st-caledonia/Racine, Wisconsin What happened to FoxConn?

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley hosts Steve Reese (Reese Energy Consulting) and Matthew Hill (fire suppression expert) for a powerful conversation on the future of energy, natural gas demand, AI data center growth, and energy infrastructure. They unpack the collision course between LNG exports and power-hungry data centers, highlight the coming turbine shortage, and explore mobile microgrid and modular refinery innovations. Topics span from CNG applications, geothermal crossover, and battery fire risks, to U.S. refining bottlenecks, regulatory barriers, and California's energy policies as a national security threat. The episode is a dynamic mix of industry insight, policy critique, and forward-looking solutions—driven by a call for energy dominance, regulatory reform, and American innovation. You will want to connect with Steve Reese on LinkedIn: / steve-reese-185a86 ​ And Matthew Hill is a must-connect for safety: / matthewhillknightfires... ​ Check out Reese Energy Consulting at https://reeseenergycon...​ Highlights of the Podcast 00:00​ – Intro 00:00​ – Intro & Guests 01:03​ – Gas Demand: LNG vs. Data Centers 01:53​ – Turbine Shortage & Microgrids 02:43​ – Big Tech's Unreal Gas Expectations 04:05​ – Mobile Data Centers on Well Pads 05:16​ – Frac Firms Becoming Tech Giants 06:41​ – ROI of AI Infrastructure 08:20​ – CNG & Mobile Midstream 09:42​ – Gen Z & ESG Pressure 10:17​ – Failed Solar & Gas Reality 10:52​ – SMRs & Powering AI Boom 12:20​ – Flynn, California, & Business Exodus 15:09​ – Regulation Creep & Safety 18:16​ – Pipeline Delays & Bottlenecks 20:32​ – Illegals & Hydrocarbon Transport Risks 21:30​ – CA Imports Dirty Oil While Shutting Local Supply 23:21​ – U.S. Refinery Gap 24:57​ – NIMBYs & NatSec Risk 26:03​ – Gas Price Outlook 27:40​ – Geothermal's Momentum 29:55​ – New Modular Refineries 31:38​ – Operator vs. Political Disconnect 33:02​ – Reese's AI & LNG Training 33:45​ – CNG/LNG Use on Pads 34:52​ – Battery Fire Safety & BESS 36:47​ – Mobile Power Best Practices 38:34​ – Lithium Battery Threats 39:02​ – Wrap-Up & Outro Full Transcript at https://theenergynewsb...​ #EnergyDominance​ #NaturalGasBoom​ #DataCenterDemand​#MicrogridSolutions​ #EnergyInfrastructure​ #FireSuppressionTech​ #RefiningCrisisn​#GeothermalEnergy​ #RegulatoryReform​ #AmericanLNG​

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley hosts Steve Reese (Reese Energy Consulting) and Matthew Hill (fire suppression expert) for a powerful conversation on the future of energy, natural gas demand, AI data center growth, and energy infrastructure. They unpack the collision course between LNG exports and power-hungry data centers, highlight the coming turbine shortage, and explore mobile microgrid and modular refinery innovations. Topics span from CNG applications, geothermal crossover, and battery fire risks, to U.S. refining bottlenecks, regulatory barriers, and California's energy policies as a national security threat. The episode is a dynamic mix of industry insight, policy critique, and forward-looking solutions—driven by a call for energy dominance, regulatory reform, and American innovation.You will want to connect with Steve Reese on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-reese-185a86/And Matthew Hill is a must-connect for safety: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewhillknightfirespecialists4055682742/Check out Reese Energy Consulting at https://reeseenergyconsulting.com/Highlights of the Podcast 00:00 – Intro00:00 – Intro & Guests01:03 – Gas Demand: LNG vs. Data Centers01:53 – Turbine Shortage & Microgrids02:43 – Big Tech's Unreal Gas Expectations04:05 – Mobile Data Centers on Well Pads05:16 – Frac Firms Becoming Tech Giants06:41 – ROI of AI Infrastructure08:20 – CNG & Mobile Midstream09:42 – Gen Z & ESG Pressure10:17 – Failed Solar & Gas Reality10:52 – SMRs & Powering AI Boom12:20 – Flynn, California, & Business Exodus15:09 – Regulation Creep & Safety18:16 – Pipeline Delays & Bottlenecks20:32 – Illegals & Hydrocarbon Transport Risks21:30 – CA Imports Dirty Oil While Shutting Local Supply23:21 – U.S. Refinery Gap24:57 – NIMBYs & NatSec Risk26:03 – Gas Price Outlook27:40 – Geothermal's Momentum29:55 – New Modular Refineries31:38 – Operator vs. Political Disconnect33:02 – Reese's AI & LNG Training33:45 – CNG/LNG Use on Pads34:52 – Battery Fire Safety & BESS36:47 – Mobile Power Best Practices38:34 – Lithium Battery Threats39:02 – Wrap-Up & OutroFull Transcript at https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/

Power is the new bottleneck, reasoning got real, and the business finally caught up. In this wide-ranging conversation, I sit down with Nathan Benaich, Founder and General Partner at Air Street Capital, to discuss the newly published 2025 State of AI report—what's actually working, what's hype, and where the next edge will come from. We start at the physical layer: energy procurement, PPAs, off-grid builds, and why water and grid constraints are turning power—not GPUs—into the decisive moat.From there, we move into capability: reasoning models acting as AI co-scientists in verifiable domains, and the “chain-of-action” shift in robotics that's taking us from polished demos to dependable deployments. Along the way, we examine the market reality—who's making real revenue, how margins actually behave once tokens and inference meet pricing, and what all of this means for builders and investors.We also zoom out to the ecosystem: NVIDIA's position vs. custom silicon, China's split stack, and the rise of sovereign AI (and the “sovereignty washing” that comes with it). The policy and security picture gets a hard look too—regulation's vibe shift, data-rights realpolitik, and what agents and MCP mean for cyber risk and adoption.Nathan closes with where he's placing bets (bio, defense, robotics, voice) and three predictions for the next 12 months. Nathan BenaichBlog - https://www.nathanbenaich.comX/Twitter - https://x.com/nathanbenaichSource: State of AI Report 2025 (9/10/2025)Air Street CapitalWebsite - https://www.airstreet.comX/Twitter - https://x.com/airstreetMatt Turck (Managing Director)Blog - https://www.mattturck.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/turck/X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/mattturckFIRSTMARKWebsite - https://firstmark.comX/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FirstMarkCap(0:00) – Cold Open: “Gargantuan money, real reasoning”(0:40) – Intro: State of AI 2025 with Nathan Benaich(02:06) – Reasoning got real: from chain-of-thought to verified math wins(04:11) – AI co-scientist: hypotheses, wet-lab validation, fewer “dumb stochastic parrots” (04:44) – Chain-of-action robotics: plan → act you can audit(05:13) – Humanoids vs. warehouse reality: where robots actually stick first(06:32) – The business caught up: who's making real revenue now(08:26) – Adoption & spend: Ramp stats, retention, and the shadow-AI gap(11:00) – Margins debate: tokens, pricing, and the thin-wrapper trap(14:02) – Bubble or boom? Wall Street vs. SF vibes (and circular deals)(19:54) – Power is the bottleneck: $50B/GW capex and the new moat(21:02) – PPAs, gas turbines, and off-grid builds: the procurement game(23:54) – Water, grids, and NIMBY: sustainability gets political(25:08) – NVIDIA's moat: 90% of papers, Broadcom/AMD, and custom silicon(28:47) – China split-stack: Huawei, Cambricon, and export zigzags(30:30) – Sovereign AI or “sovereignty washing”? Open source as leverage(40:40) – Regulation & safety: from Bletchley to “AI Action”—the vibe shift(44:06) – Safety budgets vs. lab spend; models that game evals(44:46) – Data rights realpolitik: $1.5B signals the new training cost(47:04) – Cyber risk in the agent era: MCP, malware LMs, state actors(50:19) – Agents that convert: search → commerce and the demo flywheel(54:18) – VC lens: where Nathan is investing (bio, defense, robotics, voice)(68:29) – Predictions: power politics, AI neutrality, end-to-end discoveries(1:02:13) – Wrap: what to watch next & where to find the report (stateof.ai)

What's happening in property investing news this week in Australia? It's time to find out! We remove all the fluff to bring a neatly packaged news show, designed to keep you on the ball as an Australian Property Investor. Let's see what's making property news headlines this week in Australia.

Welcome back to the Mike & Ron: Here to Help Podcast. After a few weeks off to travel and recalibrate your favorite podcasters and Stand Up Comedians are back. And we're back with back to back Episodes 103 & 104. In Epsd 103 we discuss Mike's pending trip to Sweden, Ron meeting Mike Tyson in Heathrow Airport, if Mike Sasson can get more white visiting Sweden to Trump sending troops into Democratic states and cities, the now infamous Epstein birthday card to laws and lawmakers blocking the building of more affordable housing in California. Mike and Ron also discuss the meaning of NIMBY, the gentrification of Inglewood and Long Beach to Charlie Sheen talking about his addictions and sleeping with men an much much more! Don't forget to Subscribe to our Podcast here, and follow us at: @mikesasson & @ronbushofficial on Instagram and @mikeandronheretohelp on Youtube.

Cuomo uses racist AI slop in campaign ad. The government shutdown is coming for SNAP and troops. The ballroom defeats NIMBYs. Elections are upon us. And Ireland has a new lefty president.   https://x.com/prem_thakker/status/1981150231174746370?s=46    https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/24/dod-accepts-anonymous-130-million-donation-to-partially-cover-troop-pay-00622219.    https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/watervliet-halloween-curfew-2025-21119806.php   https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/10/25/ballroom-east-wing-trump-white-house/   https://apnews.com/article/maine-platner-senate-trump-mills-tattoo-collins-fa8328a3c8aa5d5e0f34adb379e977b8    https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/regional-food-bank-fears-food-stamps-shutdown-21116263.php   https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/25/connolly-set-to-be-irelands-next-president-after-rival-concedes-defeat 

While many progressives ⁠have⁠ ⁠been⁠ ⁠upset⁠ with Governor Jared Polis lately, a new national political movement is looking to him for leadership. Inspired by “Abundance” by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, this new strain of liberal politics is focused on cutting red tape, building housing density and transit, and reducing barriers to new technology. So is Polis the perfect posterchild for the Abundance Agenda? And is that what Coloradans want out of their governor? A new group called ⁠Abundance Network⁠ recently invited producer Paul Karolyi to moderate a fireside chat with the governor about housing, transit, energy, and his plans for his final legislative session in January.  What do you think about Governor Jared Polis right now? What has he done well? Where has he gone astray? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at ⁠denver.citycast.fm⁠. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@citycastdenver⁠ Chat with other listeners on reddit: ⁠r/CityCastDenver⁠ Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: ⁠membership.citycast.fm⁠ Learn more about the sponsors of this October 22nd episode: ⁠Arvada Center⁠ ⁠Denver Art Museum⁠ ⁠Denver Health⁠ ⁠Denver Film⁠ Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at ⁠citycast.fm/advertise⁠

Denverites have been protesting Trump all year, but no demonstrations have been bigger than the ‘No Kings' rallies in June and this past weekend. So what does that say about the local fight against Trump? Host Bree Davies and Producer Paul Karolyi are talking about some Giants fans who went viral for the wrong reasons, and everything else they saw and heard at ‘No Kings' — plus, we take some great listener questions and talk about our experience doing four hours on KNUS conservative talk radio, debating issues and fielding calls from people who called us “snowflakes” and worse.  Check out the whole four hours on The Jeff & Bill Show's YouTube page. Bree talked about Costco's inflatable slides. Paul cited Colorado Community Media's Englewood election coverage and discussed the last few years of debate over density in Englewood. Ben Todd from Full Afterburner Calzones linked to this Jon Stewart video.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this October 21st episode: Arvada Center Denver Art Museum Denver Health Denver Film Cozy Earth - use code COZYDENVER for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

Please donate to the show!We continue our series on housing with Joyce Mandell, a community organizer and activist who's focused on this very issue. We discuss what zoning is and why it's so important, the structural barriers that NIMBYs and opposition to zoning reforms erect, and what we can do to help fix big problems in our own local communities.You're listening to Incorruptible Mass. Our goal is to help people transform state politics: we investigate why it's so broken, imagine what we could have here in MA if we fixed it, and report on how you can get involved.To stay informed:Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@theincorruptibles6939Subscribe to the podcast at https://incorruptible-mass.buzzsprout.com/Sign up to get updates at http://ww12.incorruptiblemass.org/podcast?usid=18&utid=30927978072Donate to the show at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/impodcast

Everyone has opinions on the Bay Area's problems with housing, transit and public infrastructure, but Darrell Owens digs deep into the historical roots of these issues on his Substack “The Discourse Lounge.” When Darrell is analyzing a topic like gentrification, he doesn't just start in the 1990s or 2000. He'll go back more than a century, because, yes, the origins of our current demographic trends really do stretch that far. He also knows how to grab readers' attention with headlines like “Why new apartments look ugly” and “Bay Area nightlife sucks – here's how to fix it.” In addition to his writing, Darrell has been active with numerous “hands on” projects – from restoring long lost street neighborhood landmarks to installing “guerilla” bus benches at AC Transit stops lacking adequate seating. In this episode, Darrell and I discuss the origins of Nimby and Yimbyism, establishing criteria for historical preservation, the history of public housing, and much more. To see photos and links related to this episode, visit: https://eastbayyesterday.com/episodes/my-neighborhood-looks-the-same-as-it-did-50-years-ago/ Don't forget to follow the East Bay Yesterday Substack for updates on events, boat tours, exhibits, and other local history news: https://substack.com/@eastbayyesterday Donate to keep this show alive: https://www.patreon.com/c/eastbayyesterday Special thanks to the sponsor of this episode: Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. To learn more about BAMPFA's current exhibit “Lee ShinJa: Drawing with Thread,” visit: https://bampfa.org/program/lee-shinja-drawing-thread

Boston on the cheap — does it even exist? To answer that rich question, we're joined by Emily Schario (aka Emily.In.Boston) of The B-Side, Boston Globe's newsletter for hidden gems, exciting deals, and things-to-do. She shares her ideal budget date night, the best neighborhoods for affordable fun, and commiserates over the local happy hour ban. Want to learn more about the cost of living issues we discuss in this episode? Check out conversations on local NIMBYs, $600,000 liquor licenses, and why Boston restaurants suck. Pain.  HipHop returns. Kowloon atrocity.  Voyage of the Mimi Explain Boston to Me: Head of the Charles Have feedback on this episode or ideas for upcoming topics? DM me on Instagram, email me, or send a voice memo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coming up on today's Local: protecting victims of human trafficking from ICE deportations ... the Dodgers march to a second straight World Series continues ... voters start to weigh in on California's congressional redistricting initiative.

What happens when one city councillor gets Toronto council to vote in favour of “studying” garden suites on a single block, potentially undoing years of zoning reform? In this episode of The Missing Middle, Mike Moffatt and Meredith Martin dig into the Craven Road and Parkmount Avenue dispute to reveal how neighbourhood politics, NIMBYism, and endless “consultation” are slowing Toronto's housing progress. From the satirical truth of McSweeney's “Every NIMBY Speech at a Public Hearing” to the real frustrations of current and future home owners, Meredith and Mike explore why the city's gentle density goals keep stalling, and how one councillor's compromise could set a dangerous precedent for zoning across the city.Chapters00:00 Introduction 01:47 The NIMBY phenomenon03:32 Outlining the Craven and Parkmount garden suite dispute05:45 Proposed compromises and their implications07:30 Mike's take on the compromise plan09:29 Good zoning reforms make good neighbours10:14 Future residents are excluded from the process11:49 The Role of city councillors, residents and planners14:15 Call to actionResearch/links:Every NIMBY's Speech At a Public Hearinghttps://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/every-nimbys-speech-at-a-public-hearingNIMBYs will Fight Even the Gentlest of Densityhttps://youtu.be/6WavljFV7fM?si=O3jyplV1JRwiIxtdPaula Fletcherhttps://www.toronto.ca/city-government/council/members-of-council/councillor-ward-14/Notice of Public Meeting - City-Initiated Amendment to Zoning By-law 569-2013 for performance standards for garden suites on through lots (Parkmount Road / Craven Road) - 91-209 Parkmount Road (Odd Addresses Only) and 160 Mountjoy Avenuehttps://secure.toronto.ca/nm/api/individual/notice/6660.doHow Cities Keep Screwing up Multiplex Housinghttps://youtu.be/MeojzNbB6Io?si=fbZ8hl3b6vnN-DrLBroken Zoning: Why We Can't Fix the Housing Crisis Without a Maphttps://youtu.be/yuAsjJsiuyQ?si=iWyBl1j_LfNJ4S3ySimpson reference:https://youtu.be/lOTyUfOHgas?si=mbIwSskm6Jdll8yUJournal of a New COBRA Recruithttps://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/journal-of-a-new-cobra-recruitHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

In the late 1960s, Denver's business and political leaders were convinced they had secured the ultimate prize in international sport: the 1976 Winter Olympic Games. With the backing of the US Olympic Committee and a successful bid before the International Olympic Committee, Colorado seemed poised to showcase itself on the world stage. But just two years later, that dream collapsed in spectacular fashion — when the state's voters did the unthinkable, and told the Olympics to go elsewhere. This week, we explore the fascinating saga of the “Olympics that never happened” with cultural historian and UNC Greensboro professor Adam Berg, author of "The Olympics That Never Happened: Denver '76 and the Politics of Growth." Berg examines how an elite coalition of boosters and officials promised a glittering event, only to face escalating costs, shaky logistics, environmental concerns, and — most importantly — a grassroots multi-issue opposition movement that united environmentalists, taxpayer advocates, and suburban "NIMBY" homeowners. It's a story that goes far beyond sport — one about power, growth, democracy, and the limits of civic boosterism in a rapidly changing/modernizing Colorado. Berg reveals how the defeat of the Games energized a new political consciousness, launched the career of future governor Richard Lamm, and reshaped how host cities and the IOC think about public consent for mega-events. It's one of the most remarkable “what-ifs” in Olympic history — and a story whose impact still resonates today. + + +   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable The "Good Seats" Store: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=35106 BUY THE BOOK (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): "The Olympics That Never Happened: Denver '76 and the Politics of Growth": https://amzn.to/48moE7T SPONSOR THANKS (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!):  Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2 Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats FIND AND FOLLOW: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GoodSeatsStillAvailable Web: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodseatsstillavailable.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/good-seats-still-available/

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In Episode 301 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck, Vancouver politics meet global chaos once again — and yes, George was right… again.Here's what's on the rundown:

Juliann Edwards is Chief Development Officer at The Nuclear Company. The United States has 93 operating nuclear reactors providing about 20% of the nation's electricity. After decades without new builds, Vogtle Units 3 and 4 in Georgia finally came online—despite cost overruns and delays that nearly derailed the project. Meanwhile, China has dozens of reactors under construction and is on pace to surpass the U.S. as the world's nuclear leader by 2030.At the same time, an energy-demand gap—driven by AI data centers, reshoring of manufacturing, and widespread electrification—has put nuclear back in the conversation. Hyperscalers like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Meta are scrambling for clean, reliable baseload power.The Nuclear Company believes it can crack what's held nuclear back in America. Rather than inventing new reactor designs, they're using proven models like the AP1000 and targeting “the other 88%” of costs—construction, financing, and project management. Their approach is fleet-scale deployment: building multiple reactors at once to drive down costs through repetition and shared learning. They're also partnering with Palantir to build an AI-powered operating system to orchestrate these projects.Beyond her role at The Nuclear Company, Juliann chairs U.S. Women in Nuclear. With 15 years in the industry—from steel commodities to the 2000s nuclear renaissance and the decommissioning wave—she's seen the cycles and why today's interest feels different.MCJ is a multiple-time investor in The Nuclear Company through our venture funds.Episode recorded on Aug 7, 2025 (Published on Oct 7, 2025)In this episode, we cover: [2:57] Juliann's background and path to nuclear[05:30] Women in Nuclear's mission and growth[06:38] Lessons from a six‑state nuclear bus tour[08:22] NIMBY sentiment shifting toward nuclear acceptance[10:25] U.S. build history and why it stalled[18:06] What went wrong and right at Vogtle[24:05] Nuclear reactor ~12% of cost; 88% is everything else[25:42] Workforce gaps and training pipelines[26:40] An overview of nuclear project types[32:59] Timelines: restarts soon; new builds in years[34:42] TNC's executive makeup[37:40] The role of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission[40:35] Palantir and TNC's newly announced partnership[48:35] Solving the nuclear waste problem[50:30] Juliann's predictions for the future of nuclear[53:10] Hyperscalers' evolving nuclear appetite Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Canada's housing market is being battered from every angle, and the cracks are widening into a full-blown crisis. Population growth, the single biggest driver of housing demand, has nearly stalled. Statistics Canada reported Q2 growth of just 47,000 people — a 0.1% increase and the second-slowest pace since 1946, excluding the pandemic. For a country that has leaned heavily on immigration to fuel housing, GDP, and tax revenues, this 80-year low is seismic. Developers who banked on endless inflows are now sitting on record inventories, while Vancouver and Toronto — the markets most dependent on population surges — are already showing demand erosion and softening rents.At the same time, supply battles are intensifying. Century Group's Tsawwassen redevelopment was slashed from 1,433 homes to just 600 after NIMBY pushback, despite meeting planning requirements. In Burnaby, petitions against densification threaten to stall family housing. This kind of resistance highlights how hard it will be for cities to meet ambitious housing targets.Meanwhile, renters are gaining some leverage. Vancouver rents are falling, down 9.3% year-over-year to $2,825, and rental starts have surged to record highs. Landlords are offering concessions, a sharp reversal from the bidding wars of recent years.Toronto, however, is flashing red. Power-of-sale listings — Ontario's faster foreclosure alternative — have exploded 14-fold since 2021, now averaging 140 a month and hitting a record 1,200 active listings. Distressed sales are growing while resale volumes remain stuck near generational lows.National home prices reveal a market split in two. The benchmark fell 20% from the 2022 peak to $686,800, but this correction is almost entirely in Ontario and B.C. Ontario prices are down 26%, B.C. 12% — yet eight of ten provinces hit new record highs this year, with Newfoundland leading.Zooming in, Vancouver's inventory has soared to 18,100 homes — the highest in 12 years — while the benchmark price fell for the fifth straight month. Toronto's market is drowning in inventory, with prices down $312,000 from peak. Together, these metros are dragging national averages while the rest of Canada continues to climb.This isn't just a cooling cycle — it's a structural reckoning. Population growth is slowing, supply is stalling under community resistance, rents are correcting, and distressed sales are rising. The fundamentals that fuelled Canada's boom — immigration, cheap credit, and confidence — are eroding. The fight for affordability and stability is only just beginning. _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 24 September 2025, first we got Ikea and now we get a Swedish Reserve Bank Governor! Finance Minister Nicola Willis tells Ryan Bridge why Dr. Anna Breman got the top job. US president Donald Trump's visit at the UN was as fiery as expected, including getting stuck on an escalator! US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley was there for it all. Auckland Council has officially voted in favour of 15-storey apartment blocks along major arterial routes in central Auckland. NIMBYs can still protest during the consultation protest though! Should Kiwis pay to park at our national parks? Federated Mountain Clubs are not happy with it. Plus, the Huddle debates the damning result from today's Mood of the Boardroom. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Purple Political Breakdown, where we cut through partisan noise to explore the real issues facing America today. Hosted by Radell Lewis, this podcast delivers sharp political analysis, economic insights, and practical solutions that transcend traditional left-right divisions.What You'll Discover:The American Dream Under Fire: Explore how the traditional pathway to successeducation, homeownership, economic mobilityhas been disrupted by inflation, economic inequality, and political polarization. Learn why younger generations are abandoning the conventional dream for materialistic social media fantasies.Housing Crisis Deep Dive: Unpack America's 3-6 million unit housing shortage and why 600,000+ households spend over 70% of income on rent. Discover how NIMBY activism and local political apathy have created a democratic failure that blocks new housing development.Generational Wealth Conflict: Examine why Baby Boomers control the majority of assets, political seats, and policy decisionsand how pension obligations are starving schools and public services of resources needed for current operations.Local Democracy Breakdown: Understand why most Americans can't name their local representatives despite having 27+ elected positions to vote for, and how this apathy empowers unions and wealthy interests to control development decisions.Bipartisan Solutions: Move beyond partisan talking points with practical policy discussions on term limits, national service requirements, education reform, and innovative housing development strategies.Economic & Political Commentary: Deep dives into how inflation, economic inequality, and political polarization are reshaping the American Dream. Host Radell Lewis brings on expert guests like Nick Halariswho's managed over $300 million in real estate investmentsto examine fiscal deficits, monetary policy, and their direct impact on America's growing wealth gap.About Your Host:Radell Lewis brings a unique perspective to political commentary, focusing on bridging divides through substantive conversations with diverse voices across the political spectrum. Through Purple Political Breakdown, Radell creates space for nuanced discussions that move beyond partisan talking points toward practical solutions.Featured Guest Spotlight - Nick Halaris:Nick Halaris exemplifies the type of thoughtful guests you'll hear on Purple Political Breakdown. 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Development fights are often won or lost in the community meeting. And so-called (though some would argue unfairly labeled) NIMBYs are often at the meetings in force, and can kill a project or fight for a compromise. Quinn Myers details some battles he's covered, and Madison Savedra is in the midst of a fight brewing on the North Side over a gigantic zoning change with huge consequences. Host - Jon HansenReporters - Quinn Myers, Madison SavedraRead More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch five years ago, we've published more than 25,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 130,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.

A conversation all about density, on the occasion of the return of an online resource, Visualizing Density, at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy website. Density is in the spotlight as cities and towns seek to build more multifamily housing to help address a stubborn affordability crisis.

Man er egentlig tilhænger af grønne projekter; man vil bare ikke være nabo til dem. "Ikke i min baghave" - eller NIMBY-effekten (Not in my back yard) - har de seneste år vundet momentum. Over hele landet samler vrede borgere sig i protest mod lokale anlægsplaner, og ofte lykkes det dem faktisk at få stoppet projekterne. Baggrunden for modstanden er, at Folketinget for fire år siden besluttede, at Danmarks energiproduktion fra landvind og solceller skal firedobles frem mod 2030. Derfor skal der opføres gigantiske vind- og solcelleparker på flere hundrede hektar - svarende til flere millioner kvadratmeter, og langt de fleste af dem skal ligge i Jylland. Mens mange lokalpolitikere ser muligheder i de grønne projekter, opfatter mange naboer dem som en potentiel altødelæggende trussel for deres lokalmiljø. I dag taler vi med lektor ved Aarhus Universitet, Martin Vinæs Larsen, om hvordan NIMBY-effekten har udviklet sig til et af de mest følelsesladede spørgsmål frem mod de kommende kommunalvalg. Vært: Kaspar Colling Nielsen.

The Industry Relations Podcast is now available on your favorite podcast player! Rob and Greg tackle the pressing issue of housing affordability, reacting to reports that the Trump administration may declare a national housing emergency. They debate potential federal approaches, including deregulation, incentives, zoning reform, and changes to mortgage lending. The conversation also shifts to Zillow's enforcement against exclusive listings and what the data may actually reveal about Compass's inventory. Key Takeaways Reports suggest the Trump administration is considering declaring a national housing emergency. Federal action is constrained by state and local control, but incentives and funding leverage could encourage zoning reform. Deregulation, such as loosening zoning restrictions and NIMBY barriers, could expand housing supply. Debate over mortgage financing: Rob argues government backing of 30-year fixed mortgages inflates housing prices, while Greg stresses the social good of homeownership. Alternative idea: shift federal guarantees from mortgages to construction loans to directly increase housing supply. Tax and regulatory approaches could curb institutional investors buying homes for rentals. Discussion of Mike DelPrete's analysis of Compass's exclusive inventory trends after Zillow's policy enforcement. Conflicting views: Rob sees it as evidence Zillow lost influence; Greg suggests it may simply reflect stale inventory. Links Exclusive Inventory Update and Zillow's Catch-22   Connect with Rob and Greg Rob's Website  Greg's Website    Watch us on YouTube   Our Sponsors: Cotality  Notorious VIP The Giant Steps Job Board    Production and Editing Services by Sunbound Studios  

NSW political correspondent Paul Karp and deputy property editor Michael Bleby on the political leaders declaring war on NIMBYs, whether it will help the country meet its housing supply target and why the bigger problem might be a tradie deficit.This podcast is sponsored by CMC Markets Further reading: How the Woollahra development could redraw politics in Sydney’s eastUrban infill doesn’t just reshape the local environment; it can change the political landscape as well.NSW planning minister says NIMBYs ‘vying to create childless suburbs’Paul Scully has been pushing for higher densities in Sydney, creating a backlash from residents. He says resistance to housing has become “institutionalised”.Property supply chief targets capital gains tax breaks in housing ‘war’As the country begins a discussion about tax, the property industry veteran says the crucial role of housing also demands a big-picture review.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this insightful interview, land use attorney Ezra Hammer breaks down California's use of the “Builders' Remedy” law and its potential application in Oregon. He explains how the legal framework bypasses local zoning when jurisdictions fail to meet state-mandated housing goals—enabling developers to push through multifamily projects without traditional entitlements. Hammer explores the risks, court cases, and political appetite for such a remedy in Oregon, and offers actionable guidance for developers eager to pursue housing in restrictive jurisdictions. If you're navigating stalled approvals or NIMBY pushback, this video is your legal roadmap.

Season 8 is here — and Jody's back from a very unexpected detour in China. From being stranded in Chengdu to Air Canada chaos, it's been a summer of surprises.But the headlines at home? Even bigger.This week, we dig into: ✈️ Jody's wild Air Canada/China travel saga

NIMBY vs YIMBY? Is saying “no” to change protecting community character — or blocking the homes our cities desperately need? In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan O’Brien, lead organizer of YIMBY Melbourne, to unpack what’s at stake when communities resist — or embrace — change. We dig into whether opposing development is simply selfish or a legitimate defense of lifestyle and character, and whether YIMBY optimism sometimes overlooks practical realities. From heritage streetscapes and leafy suburbs to missing-middle density and downsizer demand, this is a frank look at the trade-offs that come with growth. Jonathan also explores the politics of planning: why local councils resist, why states override, and why those locked out of housing are the most under-represented stakeholders in the debate. We tackle sensitive questions about fairness: who pays when new homes aren’t built, and who loses when change does come? If you’ve ever wondered why housing reform feels so stuck, and why both sides of the NIMBY/YIMBY divide can be right and wrong at the same time, this episode will challenge assumptions and reframe the conversation. Episode Highlights 00:00 – Welcome 01:14 – Jonathan O'Brien's and YIMBY Melbourne 01:48 – Progress and Challenges in Melbourne's Housing Policy 03:21 – Success Stories and Comparisons with Sydney 04:44 – Docklands: A Controversial Development 07:39 – The Missing Middle and Medium Density Housing 22:06 – Balancing Heritage and Development 28:39 – Planning Regulation Challenges 30:01 – Developer Strategies and Urban Planning 31:39 – Heritage and Housing Density 32:47 – Quality Concerns in New Developments 35:07 – Zoning and Urban Planning Dynamics 38:27 – Economic and Social Impacts of Rezoning 41:53 – Balancing Development and Community Needs 50:13 – State vs. Local Control in Urban Planning 52:05 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts About the Guest Jonathan O’Brien is the lead organizer of YIMBY Melbourne, an advocate for smarter housing policy, and an award-winning writer and publisher. A passionate voice for effective altruism and urban reform, he works to shift the conversation around density, planning, and affordability toward more equitable outcomes. With a background in community organizing and a commitment to evidence-based change, Jonathan brings both sharp analysis and lived experience to the often polarizing debate between NIMBYs and YIMBYs. His mission: to help shape cities that are inclusive, adaptable, and built for the next generation. Connect with Jonathan Website: https://jonobri.com/ YIMBY Melbourne website: https://www.yimby.melbourne/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonobridotcom/ X: https://x.com/jonobri LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonobri/ Resources Visit our website: https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au If you have any questions or would like to be featured on our show, contact us at: The Elephant in the Room Property Podcast - questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? https://www.gooddeeds.com.au Work with Veronica: https://www.veronicamorgan.com.au Looking for a Mortgage Broker? alcove.com.au Work with Chris: chrisbates@alcove.com.au Enjoyed the podcast? Don't miss out on what's yet to come! Hit that subscription button, spread the word, and join us for more insightful discussions in real estate. Your journey starts now! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theelephantintheroom-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-elephant-in-the-room-property-podcast/id1384822719 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ge1626dgnmK0RyKPcXjP0?si=26cde394fa854765 If you enjoyed today’s podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the show! There’s more to come, so we hope to have you along with us on this journey! See you on the inside, Veronica & ChrisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a coupla days off the mics, Dom gets Charles up to speed on all the news from Australia, including a major shakeup to Sydney's NIMBY-est suburb, and the only piece of news from the productivity roundtable. Plus, Charles uses German engineering to make the workplace more efficient. ---Buy the Wankernomics book: https://wankernomics.com/bookListen AD FREE: https://thechaserreport.supercast.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @chaserwarSpam Dom's socials: @dom_knightSend Charles voicemails: @charlesfirthEmail us: podcast@chaser.com.auChaser CEO's Super-yacht upgrade Fund: https://chaser.com.au/support/ Send complaints to: mediawatch@abc.net.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we look at the latest from the “housing Debate” as reflected in to current talk-fest, the YIMBY versus NIMBY debate, a case study in reality from Rose Bay, together with slides from Edwin which he had hoped to present, but was unable to make the recording today. Get well Edwin! Removing planning restrictions is … Continue reading "The Cracks Are Showing In Housing Policy!"

This week on Power House, Diego chats with Jonathan Wolf, the CEO of Wendover Housing Partners, about affordable housing — specifically in their local Florida market — and how they're working to combat pervasive NIMBYism.  Jonathan also dives into Wendover's recent legislative victories on the affordable housing front and the role of major employers like Universal and Comcast in tackling NIMBYism. Here's what you'll learn: Why collaboration with employers is essential to overcoming NIMBY challenges How Wendover Housing Partners plans to double its community management in the next two years The importance of integrating services like healthcare and education into affordable housing communities The potential for replicating Wendover's successful model nationwide Jonathan's insights on engaging mortgage and real estate executives in affordable housing initiatives Related to this episode:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jonathan Wolf | LinkedIn Wendover Housing Partners ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoy the episode! The Power House podcast brings the biggest names in housing to answer hard-hitting questions about industry trends, operational and growth strategy, and leadership. Join HousingWire president Diego Sanchez every Thursday morning for candid conversations with industry leaders to learn how they're differentiating themselves from the competition. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicola Sturgeon and her book is absolutely everywhere with the press full of the tiniest revelations. We have a look, neither of us having read the book, but take a look at really what's sitting behind some of the more serious revelations, particularly over the wisdom of pressing on with the gender recognition reforms, and behind the scenes, what was really happening. We ask the whether we going to learn anything that helps us with creating a more democratic country in Scotland that isn't so reliant on leaders and top-down instruction through all of this? Or just promote Nicola Sturgeon's book sales?All of that and news from the big wind farm convention that was held in Inverness where Lesely was present making a new film.Are these guys just NIMBYs who need to knuckle down and accept the hardware the same as everyone else for the green transition? Or has planning for it and democracy about it just gone completely out the window? And some culture from Fèis Rois.LinksNicola Interviewhttps://www.itv.com/watch/news/nicola-sturgeon-reflects-on-her-arrest-and-her-trans-policies-in-exclusive-interview/7qr93nfFèis Roishttps://feisrois.org/Robin McAlpinehttps://robinmcalpine.org/this-is-the-one-tall-tale-that-matters/https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25385625.wholly-political-campaign-independence-terrible-idea/Shona Cravenhttps://www.thenational.scot/politics/25382339.lessons-must-learned-loss-rationality/ ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi continue the REconomy Summer School series with a discussion of a possible solution to the housing affordability crisis. From easing zoning restrictions and regulatory hurdles to addressing financing challenges and quelling NIMBY opposition, the episode unpacks how reviving construction of “missing middle” housing can help improve affordability. Don't miss a single REconomy episode, subscribe today. 

This week, we're airing a live conversation between Noah Smith and Sam D'Amico, founder and CEO of Impulse Labs, about how China's Electric Tech Stack and tightly integrated supply chains are fueling its lead in industries from EVs to robotics, while exploring solutions for revitalizing U.S. manufacturing. The conversation also covers regulatory challenges, the value of co-locating engineers and factories, and the role of advanced technologies in shaping global production. – SPONSORS: Carta Carta is offering up to 40% off a new Carta plan, including cap table management, QSBS Attestation, and Carta Total Compensation. This limited-time offer runs through the end of July at z.carta.com/econ102. NetSuite More than 42,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, the #1 cloud financial system bringing accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, into ONE proven platform. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine learning: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://netsuite.com/102⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shopify Shopify is the world's leading e-commerce platform, offering a market-leading checkout system Shoppay and exclusive AI apps. Nobody does selling better than Shopify. Get a $1 per month trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shopify.com/momentofzen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. AdQuick The easiest way to book out-of-home ads (like billboards, vehicle wraps, and airport displays) the same way you would order an Uber. Ready to get your brand the attention it deserves? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://adquick.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today to start reaching your customers in the real world. – SEND US YOUR Q's FOR NOAH TO ANSWER ON AIR: Econ102@Turpentine.co – FOLLOW ON X: @sdamico @noahpinion @eriktorenberg @turpentinemedia – RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE: Noahpinion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.noahpinion.blog/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.impulselabs.com/ – TAKEAWAYS: The "Electric Tech Stack" Revolution: Electric Tech Stack" - batteries, motors, power electronics, and chips. This stack is replacing traditional manufacturing across industries, turning everything from cars to military equipment into "fancy drones. Why America Struggles with Manufacturing: Engineers live in expensive NIMBY cities while factory workers live elsewhere, breaking the crucial feedback loop needed for hardware iteration. China's Advantages: Chinese companies expect to build 200-300 prototype units before shipping, with engineers working directly with factory workers. Policy Solutions: Every major US city needs its own "Shenzhen" - a nearby manufacturing hub where engineers can drive to factories in 2 hours. The Appliance Strategy: Sam's company Impulse is using battery-powered stoves as a trojan horse to rebuild America's electric tech stack manufacturing base. By creating domestic demand for these technologies outside EVs, they're building the supply chain that other companies can leverage. The Stakes: The conversation emphasizes that this isn't just about economics - it's about national security. When Ukraine's toy drones can destroy Russian bombers 4,000 kilometers away, mastering the electric tech stack becomes a matter of military survival.

Join Aaron in this eye-opening podcast episode with Rick Reinhardt, an expert on the intersection of urbanism and religion, as they dive into the growing crisis of America's emptying churches. With up to 100,000 churches facing closure, what happens to these historic buildings and their land? From affordable housing to community spaces, discover the challenges and opportunities of redeveloping sacred spaces in urban areas. Learn about the decline in church attendance, the financial burdens of maintaining historic properties, and innovative solutions for repurposing church real estate. Don't miss this fascinating discussion on faith, urban planning, and the future of America's communities!CHAPTERS:(00:00 - Introduction: The Church Closure Crisis)(10:12 - Why Are Churches Closing Across America?)(03:27 - Case Studies: Buffalo, Ottumwa, and Beyond)(05:28 - The High Cost of Maintaining Historic Churches)(08:05 - The Role of Churches in Communities)(09:59 - Real Estate Opportunities: From Condos to Affordable Housing)(12:58 - Using Church Land for Parking, Gardens, and More)(15:27 - Affordable Housing: A Growing Trend for Church Properties)(18:12 - Zoning and Regulatory Challenges)(23:19 - Selling Churches: Who Buys Them and Why?)(26:55 - Barriers to Redevelopment: Denominational Control and NIMBYs)(30:07 - Cities and Tax-Exempt Properties)(33:30 - Advice for Struggling Congregations)(38:51 - Resources for Learning More)(41:32 - Closing Thoughts)RICK REINHARD LINKS:

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Congress has officially passed legislation to phase out key clean energy tax credits—jeopardizing solar, wind, EVs, and America's position as a global climate leader. So what happens now? In this week's Cut to the Chase, Gregg sits down with Chris Moyer, Founder of Echo Communications Advisors and seasoned clean energy strategist, to break down what this shift really means for the industry and how clean energy advocates can respond. With firsthand experience crafting policy and advising leaders in D.C., Chris gives an unfiltered look at the stakes, the politics, and the messaging tools clean energy companies must use now to stay in the fight. Because if we don't shape the narrative, someone else will.   What to expect in this episode: Congressional Showdown: The latest on Congress' rollbacks to clean energy tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act Politics vs. Progress: How partisan divides threaten renewable energy while oil and gas subsidies remain untouched Red-State Risk: Why clean energy jobs and factories in Republican districts are especially vulnerable Messaging That Moves: How to craft engaging messaging about climate change without using the words “climate change” No Tax Credits, Now What?: Will clean energy companies pull out of the US? Permitting Gridlock: How slow approvals and NIMBY resistance stall progress—and what to do about it Still in the Fight: Why Chris is cautiously optimistic about the future of clean energy policy   Key Actionable Takeaways: Shift the Story: Talk about jobs, energy independence, and economic growth, not just emissions. Engage Locally: Slow permitting and NIMBY opposition are solvable with the right community-first approach. Adapt to Survive: Explore bipartisan-friendly sectors like nuclear and carbon capture to diversify growth. Stay in the Game: The loss of federal credits is a blow, but coordinated messaging and local wins can keep momentum alive.   Stay tuned for more updates, and don't miss our next deep dive on Cut to The Chase: Podcast with Gregg Goldfarb!   Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode of the Cut to the Chase: Podcast!   Resources: Learn more out Echo Communications Advisors: https://www.echocommunications.com  Connect with Chris Moyer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismoyerecho  This episode was produced and brought to you by Reignite Media.

In this episode, I talk with Montana state senators Forrest Mandeville (R) and Ellie Boldman (D) about the bipartisan housing reforms their state has passed over the last two legislative sessions — reforms so sweeping YIMBYs have dubbed them the "Montana miracle." We discuss the unlikely coalition supporting the bills, the impact of the policies, and the generational divide that increasingly separates YIMBYs from NIMBYs. Also: why "housing is the new weed"! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.volts.wtf/subscribe

The Adams administration announced earlier this week that the plan for affordable senior housing at the Elizabeth Street Garden was dead. David Brand, housing reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, reports on how that happened, plus explains why some lawmakers and residents are skeptical of a proposed massive redevelopment - also including affordable housing - at the Brooklyn Marine Terminal in Red Hook.

In this episode, I'm joined by two of California's leading housing champions, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks and Senator Scott Wiener, to discuss their bills to reform the state's notorious environmental review law, CEQA. We explore how a well-intentioned 1970s environmental protection has become a tool for NIMBYs, unions, and even oil companies to delay or kill housing projects — and why the politics have finally shifted enough to make progress possible. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.volts.wtf/subscribe

Recently, on an episode of the Netflix show Everybody's Live with John Mulaney, the subject turned to bike lanes. Or rather, the subject was turned to bike lanes by Natasha Lyonne. The actress, writer, director and producer said that bike lanes should be “shut down” and claimed that there is no space for them in Manhattan. Journalist Alissa Walker of Torched was on Everybody's Live as a “public transit expert” to talk about Uber, but soon found herself — as a public-transit-riding Los Angeles resident — defending bike lanes and explaining the rational apportionment of urban space to some pretty famous New Yorkers, all of them brilliant and talented. So why is it that otherwise intelligent people often say unintelligent things about bikes? Why do nearly all conversations about transportation, even one that's not about bicycles, devolve into NIMBY-style complaints about cyclists? What can advocates learn from a conversation that, if you strip away the big stars and the studio audience, was indistinguishable from a community board meeting? ***Our new book, Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile, will be published on October 21, 2025 by Thesis, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Pre-order now.*** Support The War on Cars on Patreon and receive exclusive access to ad-free versions of regular episodes, Patreon-only bonus content, Discord access, invitations to live events, merch discounts and free stickers! This episode was produced with the generous support of the Helen & William Mazer Foundation. This episode was also supported by Cleverhood. Listen to the episode for the latest discount on the best and most stylish rain gear for walking and cycling. Learn more about how an electric cargo bike can change your life and save $500 off a new bike with code WARONCARS500 at Xtracycle. LINKS:  Support Alissa Walker's outstanding journalism by becoming an annual subscriber to Torched... and save $10! Follow Alissa on Instagram. Read Doug Gordon's take on the Everybody's Live episode in Streetsblog. Watch Everybody's Live with John Mulaney on Netflix. Read the reaction to the episode on Reddit. thewaroncars.org / lifeaftercars.com