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January 17, 2024Jordan Neely died for want of a conservatorshipThis week on the pod we discuss what Finding Jordan Neely tells us about homelessness and conservatorship.
December 13, 2023Homelessness in Huntsville: No, it’s not mental healthThis week we cover some facts about Huntsville’s unhoused population and trends. And we discuss the actual cause of homelessness.
December 6, 2023Housing Racism 101: Notes on The Color of LawIn episode 15 we talked with Remus Bowden about housing racism. In preparation for that interview, Cathy read The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein. In this
November 29, 2023Mike Tanner on five policies that actually reduce homelessnessAt our November happy hour, the Huntsville New Liberals welcomed guest speaker Mike Tanner. We released our recording of that talk last week as a bonus
November 1, 2023Public input and why Mill Creek needs more unitsWe can’t emphasize enough that the consensus among researchers from the Furman Center to the Greater London Authority to the National Bureau of Economic
September 12, 2023A Conversation with Murray Edmondson, Volunteer at New FuturesIn this episode of Housing for Huntsvillians, we have a conversation with Murray Edmondson, a friend of the podcast and volunteer with New Futures, the only
How we work
Reform the rules
Back zoning reform and streamlined permitting so more homes are legal to build, especially near transit and jobs.
Educate & engage
Turn out residents to the meetings that matter and make it easy to take a pro-housing position on local projects.
Build partnerships
Work with neighbors, labor, faith groups, and builders toward a shared abundant-housing agenda.
Huntsville is a chapter of YIMBY Action.
One of the local groups organizing for more homes across the country, backed by the national team.