North American buildings are built different — literally. Councilmember Jesse Zwick explains how the organization behind our unusual standards is built to fail, and he makes the case for a new approach. This is part 3 of our series on misaligned incentives in housing policy.| UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Elevators in the U.S. and Canada cost 3–5 times as much as elevators in other high-income countries. Stephen Smith explains why, and how our well-intentioned elevator standards make cities less safe and accessible. The post Episode 98: Elevators with Stephen Smith (Incentives Series pt. 2) appeared first on UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies.| UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
We discuss Michael's recent book, Building for People, with a focus on single-stair building code reform and eco-district redevelopment.| UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Vincent Reina, a professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses his recent research on a new pilot program giving tenants direct cash assistance rather than a regular housing voucher. The post Episode 96: Direct-to-Tenant Rent Assistance with Vincent Reina appeared first on UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies.| UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
We're asking for listener questions to celebrate our 100th episode(!!) and ideas for a Housing Voice book club. Send 'em to shanephillips@ucla.edu.| UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Seattle’s low-rise multifamily zones have produced more than 20,000 townhomes over the past 30 years. Tobias Peter discusses the impacts on affordability, homeownership, and more — including lessons for other cities. The post Episode 95: Low-Rise Multifamily with Tobias Peter appeared first on UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies.| UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Notre Dame's Rob Collinson talks about housing vouchers and how his research has already helped shape policy reforms across the U.S.| UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
For people with disabilities, ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft can be a lifeline or a pain—or both. Abigail Cochran shares what she learned from individuals with disabilities about what’s working and what’s not.| UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Shared micromobility programs have exploded in recent years, but the benefits aren't shared evenly. How are cities are incorporating equity?| UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Black households receive a disproportionate share of rent assistance. We discuss how policies favoring white homeowners helped create the disparity.| UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
