In this episode, Chris Adams, President and Founder of Balancing Act, joins the show to discuss their innovative simulation tool that is helping local governments engage with their constituents to collaboratively address complex housing challenges.
You’ll hear about how the tool works, use cases, benefits for governments to co-design with their communities, the potential to change the conversation around NIMBYism, and much more!
Balancing Act | Website
As heard on the show:
Fast Company Article: This ingenious tool helps cities avoid rabid NIMBY arguments over housing
American City & County Article: Public engagement on housing: Local governments can shift individual complaints into community-based problem-solving
Bloomberg Article: The Tech That Tries to Tackle NIMBYs
Podcast: SPACES Episode 148 | Co-Design
Thank you to our sponsors!
Start implementing powerful systems for the profitability you need and the freedom you want. Join Douglas Tieger, FAIA for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass, brought to you by BQE CORE. Every live masterclass session is free and includes AIA continuing education credit. Register now at bqe.com/masterclass.
Show Music:
Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll
Outro - "Back in the Days," by Mai Ligne
If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media.
Mentioned in this episode:
Popular Podcasts
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.
The Nikki Glaser Podcast
Every week comedian and infamous roaster Nikki Glaser provides a fun, fast-paced, and brutally honest look into current pop-culture and her own personal life.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.