Ep 02 Part 1: Unlocking “Attainable” Housing Solutions: An In-depth Discussion with Eric Kronberg
In this episode of the One Room at A Time podcast, Atticus LeBlanc, founder and CEO of PadSplit, hosts Eric Kronberg from Kronberg Urbanists+Architects. They discuss the complexities of the housing crisis, exploring innovative and practical solutions through urban design and zoning reforms. Eric highlights the benefits of dense, attainable housing modeled after New Orleans' urban structure. Key topics include the financial advantages of small lot residential construction, the role of building codes, the inefficiencies of typical suburban zoning, and the critical need for rethinking parking and transportation to create sustainable and affordable housing. This episode is the first of a two-part series diving deep into housing policy and models for creating efficient, cost-effective housing solutions.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:54 Meet Eric Kronberg: Urban Design Visionary
02:41 New Orleans: A Model for Attainable Housing
05:53 The Economics of Density and Zoning
10:41 Challenges and Solutions in Housing Policy
15:04 The Cost of Parking and Infrastructure
22:04 Conclusion and Teaser for Part Two
One Room at a Time podcast: https://padsplit.com/podcast
Connect with Atticus LeBlanc on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atticus-leblanc-3960466/
Connect with Eric Kronberg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-kronberg-36289ba/
Learn more about Eric's company: kronbergua.com
References:
- Urban3: https://www.urbanthree.com/
- Urban3 Principal Joe Minicozzi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-minicozzi-38269827/
- Habitat for Humanity New Orleans: https://habitat-nola.org/
- Shane Phillips, Housing Affordability Researcher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanedphillips/
- UCLA Housing Voice Podcast: https://www.lewis.ucla.edu/programs/housing/ucla-housing-voice-podcast/
- UCLA Housing Voice Podcast featuring Michael Eriksen and Anthony Orlando podcast episode: https://www.lewis.ucla.edu/2024/09/04/78-building-height-and-construction-costs-with-anthony-orlando/
- Sanborn Maps: https://www.loc.gov/collections/sanborn-maps/about-this-collection/
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