Why America's Housing Crisis Won't Be Solved Without Better Cities | Jenn Truman

What does it take to build a city where people actually want to live, work, and invest?In this episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, Logan Freeman sits down with Jenn Truman, Design Principal at The Rocket Shop and Founder of CITYBUILDER, to explore the intersection of housing, urban design, walkability, and community development.Jenn shares her perspective on why America's housing challenges extend beyond affordability, how thoughtful design shapes stronger neighborhoods, and why collaboration between developers, planners, policymakers, and communities is essential for long-term growth.Whether you're involved in commercial real estate, development, architecture, city planning, or simply passionate about the future of our cities, this conversation offers practical insights into creating places people genuinely love.In this episode:America's housing affordability challengeThe role of "missing middle" housingWhy density doesn't have to mean skyscrapersHow walkability creates long-term economic valueDesigning communities that stand the test of timeThe future of housing, development, and placemakingGuest: Jenn TrumanDesign Principal, The Rocket ShopFounder, CITYBUILDER