On the surface, sprawl seems like an easy answer to the housing crisis. It fits with the mechanisms we have in place today, and it aligns with the lived experiences and political will of most Americans. But the reality of our housing crisis is more nuanced, and it's bigger than sprawl: The problem is the current way we develop, whether that's inside cities or on the fringes. Chuck explains why in this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast.

• Learn how to beat the housing crisis the right way. Download The Housing-Ready City: A Toolkit for Local Code Reform today!

• Read more:

  • “Escaping the Housing Trap” by Charles Marohn and Daniel Herriges

  • “America Should Sprawl? Not If We Want Strong Towns” by Charles Marohn

• Chuck Marohn (Substack)

ZacTax is a financial analysis firm that helps city officials understand their revenue streams and make smarter financial choices. Today, Chuck is joined by its founders, Chad Janicek and Patrick Lawler. They explain how they work effectively with local governments and how their work is helping drive a cultural shift toward stronger and more productive cities.

• Learn more about ZacTax:

  • Website

  • LinkedIn

• Connect with Chad and Patrick:

  • Email: chad@zactax.com || patrick@zactax.com

  • LinkedIn: Patrick Lawler

• Learn more about the Strong Towns approach to finance.

• Chuck Marohn (Substack)

Chuck reflects on the current state of the world. He explains that, when you recognize things are broken, you have two options. You can wait helplessly for someone else to fix them, or you can start rebuilding the systems closest to you.

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• Join us for a four-hour livestream tour of North America on Wednesday, April 30, from 1-5 p.m. CDT. Chat with Chuck and meet some of the Strong Towns members actively making their communities stronger.