Can we subdivide our way out of the housing crisis?

Episode 6: Subdivision — Building the Foundation of the Modern Neighborhood

A critical portion of the discussion focuses on how current subdivision regulations often act as a barrier to affordable housing, frequently requiring large minimum lot sizes that favor sprawling single-family homes over more dense, efficient "missing middle" housing. The Modern Challenge: Sustainability

The episode begins by breaking down the —the master map that transforms a single vast tract of land into a grid of buildable lots. Expert guests explain how these maps are more than just property lines; they are blueprints for infrastructure. Every road, utility line, and public easement is negotiated during this phase, long before the first foundation is poured. From Farmland to "The Burbs"

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