EP 09: Reshaping Suburbia

A question dangles before populous states that grew with low-density development in the 20th century: What do we do now? Planning and development preferences aren't what they used to be. Today they favor higher-density, walkable, mixed use layouts, and local governments far and wide are wondering how to best reshape the traditionally spread-out suburban spaces. "What is the local government's role in this transition? How does a city or county encourage the redevelopment of suburban spaces? And what are the practical and political implications?" Those are questions posed by UNC School of Government Assistant Professor Adam Lovelady, our guest on this episode. If one thing's for sure, he says, it's a complex issue. Show notes: Report, "Reshaping Suburban Spaces: Lessons from North Carolina Cities" - https://www.sog.unc.edu/publications/reports/reshaping-suburban-spaces-lessons-north-carolina-cities