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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 1H 5M

The Housing Choices Cities Are Missing

from The Bottom-Up Revolution · host Strong Towns

Zoning reform matters, but Eric Kronberg says it is not enough on its own. Cities also need useful building types, realistic development math, better street design, thoughtful tax policy, and a clearer vision for what good neighborhoods can become. He and Tiffany explore why many cities say they want more housing but still make the most useful housing types illegal or impractical. They also talk about compact cottages, missing middle housing, Atlanta’s affordability challenges, and the overlooked power of a simple box, a good porch, and a house people can picture on their own block. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Eli Smith (LinkedIn) Kronberg Urbanists & Architects (Site) Housing Catalogue (Site) Local Recommendations:‍ Little Tart Bakery Summerhill Neighborhood Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram) Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you! Join fellow members discussing this episode in The Commons.

Zoning reform matters, but Eric Kronberg says it is not enough on its own. Cities also need useful building types, realistic development math, better street design, thoughtful tax policy, and a clearer vision for what good neighborhoods can become. He and Tiffany explore why many cities say they want more housing but still make the most useful housing types illegal or impractical. They also talk about compact cottages, missing middle housing, Atlanta’s affordability challenges, and the overlooked power of a simple box, a good porch, and a house people can picture on their own block. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Eli Smith (LinkedIn) Kronberg Urbanists & Architects (Site) Housing Catalogue (Site) Local Recommendations:‍ Little Tart Bakery Summerhill Neighborhood Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram) Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you! Join fellow members discussing this episode in The Commons.

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