<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1825416/open_sms">Send a text</a>In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges and opportunities of housing reform with our special guest, Burhan Azeem, Cambridge City Councillor. From tackling the housing crisis and improving affordability to exploring sustainable urban development, this episode explores how local policies can create fairer, more livable communities.Join Vee, Jimmy, Peter and Burhan as we discuss the realities of housing policy, the importance of innovation in urban planning, and what meaningful reform could look like for cities like Cambridge and beyond.Burhan Azeem is serving his second term on the Cambridge City Council as the youngest councillor in the City&apos;s history. A graduate of MIT, Burhan’s primary focuses are on housing affordability, street safety, and universal pre-K.In his first term as councillor, Burhan expanded zoning for 100% affordable housing projects, successfully removed costly parking minimums that limited housing development, and played a key role in establishing universal pre-K for all Cambridge residents. Now serving as co-chair of the Housing Committee, Burhan is focused on expanding housing in Cambridge. His main initiative centers on legalizing multifamily housing up to six stories throughout the city, ensuring that Cambridge remains an affordable and accessible place to live for all its residents. Burhan is also a strong supporter of the Grand Junction passenger rail and municipal broadband. Bio from Cambridge City Council https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/citycouncil/members/burhanazeem

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1825416/open_sms"&gt;Send a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges and opportunities of housing reform with our special guest, &lt;b&gt;Burhan Azeem&lt;/b&gt;, Cambridge City Councillor. From tackling the housing crisis and improving affordability to exploring sustainable urban development, this episode explores how local policies can create fairer, more livable communities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join Vee, Jimmy, Peter and Burhan as we discuss the realities of housing policy, the importance of innovation in urban planning, and what meaningful reform could look like for cities like Cambridge and beyond.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Burhan Azeem is serving his second term on the Cambridge City Council as the youngest councillor in the City&amp;apos;s history. A graduate of MIT, Burhan’s primary focuses are on housing affordability, street safety, and universal pre-K.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In his first term as councillor, Burhan expanded zoning for 100% affordable housing projects, successfully removed costly parking minimums that limited housing development, and played a key role in establishing universal pre-K for all Cambridge residents.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Now serving as co-chair of the Housing Committee, Burhan is focused on expanding housing in Cambridge. His main initiative centers on legalizing multifamily housing up to six stories throughout the city, ensuring that Cambridge remains an affordable and accessible place to live for all its residents. Burhan is also a strong supporter of the Grand Junction passenger rail and municipal broadband.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bio from Cambridge City Council https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/citycouncil/members/burhanazeem&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send a text In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges and opportunities of housing reform with our special guest, Burhan Azeem, Cambridge City Councillor. From tackling the housing crisis and improving affordability to exploring sustainable urban development, this episode explores how local policies can create fairer, more livable communities. Join Vee, Jimmy, Peter and Burhan as we discuss the realities of housing policy, the importance of innovation in urban planning, and what meani...

YIMBY Nation (Yes, In My Back Yard)

A Conversation on Housing Reform with Cambridge City Councillor Burhan Azeem

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1825416/open_sms">Send a text</a>Housing is more than just shelter—it&apos;s a reflection of our values, policies, and priorities. In this episode, we dive into the intersection of racial justice, climate change, and housing equity. From discriminatory housing practices to the growing threat of climate displacement, we unpack how systemic challenges are shaping where and how people live today. In today&apos;s episode, we&apos;re excited to have guest Pete Harrison from the Regional Plan Association.Pete Harrison joined Regional Plan Association in February 2022 as the DesegregateCT Director, leading a statewide program to enact equitable and sustainable land use policies in Connecticut. In 2024 he became RPA’s director of Connecticut programs. Pete previously served for a year as Senior Policy Fellow for DesegregateCT crafting the 80-member coalition’s policy briefs, communications strategy, and local organizing campaigns and helped pass the first statewide zoning reform bill in over 30 years.Prior to joining DesegregateCT, Pete worked on the intersection of housing, climate, and land use policy as a research scholar for the Buell Center of Architecture at Columbia University. He co-authored a portion of the textbook Green Reconstruction: A Curricular Toolkit for the Built Environment laying out a framework for graduate-level planning, architecture, and preservation programs to center equity and sustainability in their practices. Before that he was the senior national housing advisor for the progressive think tank, Data for Progress, where he co-authored briefs and articles on federal housing and land use policy including the Homes for All report. He also advised on the presidential campaigns of Vice President Kamala Harris, Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, and former HUD Secretary Julian Castro.Biography from RPAhttps://rpa.org/about/staff/pete-harrison

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1825416/open_sms"&gt;Send a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Housing is more than just shelter—it&amp;apos;s a reflection of our values, policies, and priorities. In this episode, we dive into the intersection of racial justice, climate change, and housing equity. From discriminatory housing practices to the growing threat of climate displacement, we unpack how systemic challenges are shaping where and how people live today. In today&amp;apos;s episode, we&amp;apos;re excited to have guest Pete Harrison from the Regional Plan Association.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pete Harrison joined Regional Plan Association in February 2022 as the DesegregateCT Director, leading a statewide program to enact equitable and sustainable land use policies in Connecticut. In 2024 he became RPA’s director of Connecticut programs. Pete previously served for a year as Senior Policy Fellow for DesegregateCT crafting the 80-member coalition’s policy briefs, communications strategy, and local organizing campaigns and helped pass the first statewide zoning reform bill in over 30 years.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Prior to joining DesegregateCT, Pete worked on the intersection of housing, climate, and land use policy as a research scholar for the Buell Center of Architecture at Columbia University. He co-authored a portion of the textbook &lt;em&gt;Green Reconstruction: A Curricular Toolkit for the Built Environment&lt;/em&gt; laying out a framework for graduate-level planning, architecture, and preservation programs to center equity and sustainability in their practices. Before that he was the senior national housing advisor for the progressive think tank, Data for Progress, where he co-authored briefs and articles on federal housing and land use policy including the &lt;em&gt;Homes for All &lt;/em&gt;report. He also advised on the presidential campaigns of Vice President Kamala Harris, Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, and former HUD Secretary Julian Castro.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Biography from RPA&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://rpa.org/about/staff/pete-harrison&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send a text Housing is more than just shelter—it's a reflection of our values, policies, and priorities. In this episode, we dive into the intersection of racial justice, climate change, and housing equity. From discriminatory housing practices to the growing threat of climate displacement, we unpack how systemic challenges are shaping where and how people live today. In today's episode, we're excited to have guest Pete Harrison from the Regional Plan Association. Pete Harrison joined Regiona...

Pete Harrison From the Regional Plan Association -  Connecticut Housing Policy, the Issues We Face and How We Overcome Them

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1825416/open_sms">Send a text</a>Connecticut is fast becoming the modern template for long-term growth and sustainability, particularly for its approach to gender, equality, diversity, and inclusion, and for how it plans to build the State by investing in innovation at all levels (not just big corporations and entities). Today, we are honored to welcome Connecticut&apos;s 109th Lieutenant Governor, Susan Bysiewicz. Susan developed a distinct work ethic while growing up on a farm, and she explains how this, her parents, and other life experiences shaped her passion for public service. She is passionate about helping young girls and women to see themselves becoming whoever they want to be, so after explaining how she motivates young women to pursue leadership positions in all fields, Susan walks us through the great work being done by Connecticut’s Governor’s Council on Women and Girls. We learn about the economic development opportunities in CT, what the State is doing for housing and affordability, how it approaches DEI, how it plans to improve healthcare, and what it has lined up for the fight against climate change. To end, Susan details an important and impressive notch in her legacy as a governor as we learn about the brilliance of Connecticut Paid Leave.  Key Points From This Episode:<ul><li>How LT Governor Susan Bysiewicz’s life experiences shaped her zeal for public service.</li><li>Why she deems it vital to motivate young women to pursue leadership positions in all fields. </li><li>Understanding the work of the Governor’s Council on Women and Girls.</li><li>Economic development opportunities in CT, specifically for housing, affordability, and DEI.</li><li>Programs, grants, and other resources that aim to improve the lives of Connecticuters.</li><li>How Susan and her team plan to improve healthcare and student life in CT.</li><li>What the State is doing for the environment and sustainability.</li><li>Susan describes a standout achievement in her legacy as a governor: CT Paid Leave.</li></ul> Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:<a href='https://portal.ct.gov/lt-governor?language=en_US'>LT Governor Susan Bysiewicz </a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/lieutenant-governor-susan-bysiewicz-92442962/'>LT Governor Susan Bysiewicz on LinkedIn</a><a href='https://x.com/susanforct'>LT Governor Susan Bysiewicz X</a><a href='https://www.instagram.com/lgsusanb/?hl=en'>LT Governor Susan Bysiewicz on Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Ella-Biography-Grasso-Susan-Bysiewicz/dp/0933614241'>Ella: A Biography of Ella Grasso</a><a href='https://portal.ct.gov/governor/governors-working-groups/council-on-women-and-girls?language=en_US'>Governor’s Council on Women and Girls</a><a href='https://portal.ct.gov/decd'>Connecticut Department of Economic &amp; Community Development </a><a href='https://ctsmallbusinessboostfund.org/'>Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund</a> <a href='https://ctwbdc.org/ignite-grant-for-women-owned-businesses/'>Ignite: A WBDC Grant Program</a> <a href='https://ctwbdc.org/'>The Women’s Business Development Council</a> <a href='https://www.ctpaidleave.org/?language=en_US'>Connecticut Paid Leave</a> <a href='https://www.ctslrp.org/'>Connecticut Student Loan Repayment Program</a> <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaseconstruct/'>Vincencia Adusei on LinkedIn</a><a href='https://x.com/vaseconstruct'>Vincencia Adusei on X</a><a href='https://www.vaseconstruction.com/'>VASE Construction</a><a href='https://censereconsulting.com/'>Censere Consulting</a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-wood-bb14859/'>Peter Wood on LinkedIn</a><a href='mailto:contact@yimbynation.com'>YIMBY Nation Email </a><a href='https://www.yimbynation.com/'>YIMBY Na</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1825416/open_sms"&gt;Send a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connecticut is fast becoming the modern template for long-term growth and sustainability, particularly for its approach to gender, equality, diversity, and inclusion, and for how it plans to build the State by investing in innovation at all levels (not just big corporations and entities). Today, we are honored to welcome Connecticut&amp;apos;s 109th Lieutenant Governor, Susan Bysiewicz. Susan developed a distinct work ethic while growing up on a farm, and she explains how this, her parents, and other life experiences shaped her passion for public service. She is passionate about helping young girls and women to see themselves becoming whoever they want to be, so after explaining how she motivates young women to pursue leadership positions in all fields, Susan walks us through the great work being done by Connecticut’s Governor’s Council on Women and Girls. We learn about the economic development opportunities in CT, what the State is doing for housing and affordability, how it approaches DEI, how it plans to improve healthcare, and what it has lined up for the fight against climate change. To end, Susan details an important and impressive notch in her legacy as a governor as we learn about the brilliance of Connecticut Paid Leave. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Key Points From This Episode:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;How LT Governor Susan Bysiewicz’s life experiences shaped her zeal for public service.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why she deems it vital to motivate young women to pursue leadership positions in all fields. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Understanding the work of the Governor’s Council on Women and Girls.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Economic development opportunities in CT, specifically for housing, affordability, and DEI.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Programs, grants, and other resources that aim to improve the lives of Connecticuters.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How Susan and her team plan to improve healthcare and student life in CT.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What the State is doing for the environment and sustainability.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Susan describes a standout achievement in her legacy as a governor: CT Paid Leave.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Links Mentioned in Today&lt;/b&gt;’&lt;b&gt;s Episode:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://portal.ct.gov/lt-governor?language=en_US'&gt;LT Governor Susan Bysiewicz &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/lieutenant-governor-susan-bysiewicz-92442962/'&gt;LT Governor Susan Bysiewicz on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://x.com/susanforct'&gt;LT Governor Susan Bysiewicz X&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/lgsusanb/?hl=en'&gt;LT Governor Susan Bysiewicz on Instagram&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/Ella-Biography-Grasso-Susan-Bysiewicz/dp/0933614241'&gt;&lt;em&gt;Ella: A Biography of Ella Grasso&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://portal.ct.gov/governor/governors-working-groups/council-on-women-and-girls?language=en_US'&gt;Governor’s Council on Women and Girls&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://portal.ct.gov/decd'&gt;Connecticut Department of Economic &amp;amp; Community Development &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://ctsmallbusinessboostfund.org/'&gt;Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://ctwbdc.org/ignite-grant-for-women-owned-businesses/'&gt;Ignite: A WBDC Grant Program&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://ctwbdc.org/'&gt;The Women’s Business Development Council&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.ctpaidleave.org/?language=en_US'&gt;Connecticut Paid Leave&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.ctslrp.org/'&gt;Connecticut Student Loan Repayment Program&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaseconstruct/'&gt;Vincencia Adusei on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://x.com/vaseconstruct'&gt;Vincencia Adusei on X&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.vaseconstruction.com/'&gt;VASE Construction&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://censereconsulting.com/'&gt;Censere Consulting&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-wood-bb14859/'&gt;Peter Wood on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:contact@yimbynation.com'&gt;YIMBY Nation Email &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.yimbynation.com/'&gt;YIMBY Na&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send a text Connecticut is fast becoming the modern template for long-term growth and sustainability, particularly for its approach to gender, equality, diversity, and inclusion, and for how it plans to build the State by investing in innovation at all levels (not just big corporations and entities). Today, we are honored to welcome Connecticut's 109th Lieutenant Governor, Susan Bysiewicz. Susan developed a distinct work ethic while growing up on a farm, and she explains how this, her parents...

The Impact of Access: How Connecticut Is Helping Neighborhoods Thrive Through Investing In Innovation, Gender Parity, Family Services, and Small and Minority-Owned Businesses

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1825416/open_sms">Send a text</a>It is often said that where you find food insecurity, you will also find housing insecurity. Today’s conversation focuses on enhancing our communities&apos; quality of life by examining the role housing plays in food security. We are joined by Khaatim Sherrer El, whose work is vital to today’s topic. He is the Executive Director of Clinton Hill Community Action (CHCA), a non-profit community development corporation dedicated to revitalizing Newark’s Clinton Hill neighborhood. With over 20 years of experience leading place-based initiatives, managing strategic partnerships, and building organizational capacity, Khaatim brings a wealth of knowledge and an exceptional educational background to our discussion. Join us as we explore what inspired Khaatim to pursue community development and revitalization, the correlation between health disparities and housing conditions, the role of the city of Newark in CHCA&apos;s work, and the cultural impacts on health and food disparities within the communities they serve. Khaatim also shares his experience managing significant philanthropic investments and leaves listeners with compelling thoughts to reflect on. Thanks for tuning in.  Key Points From This Episode:<ul><li>An introduction to our guest on today’s episode: Khaatim Sherrer El.</li><li>What inspired him to pursue work in community development and revitalization, and what drives him to continue doing so.</li><li>We delve into a discussion on the reports indicating that health disparities often correlate with housing conditions. </li><li>He unpacks their work with food security.</li><li>A crucial part of the conversation: being aware of what we are putting into our bodies (and food pantries).</li><li>He details the role the city of Newark plays in the work that they do at CHCA.</li><li>We look at cultural impacts on health and food disparities and the communities they work with. </li><li>The journey to starting their first resident-run food cooperative.</li><li>His experience managing significant philanthropic investments and how it has shaped his approach (and mindset) to community development and education initiatives. </li><li>Khaatim shares compelling ideas for listeners to reflect on. </li></ul> Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:<a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaatim/'>Khaatim Sherrer El on LinkedIn</a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaseconstruct/'>Vincencia Adusei on LinkedIn</a><a href='https://twitter.com/vaseconstruct'>Vincencia Adusei on Twitter</a><a href='https://www.vaseconstruction.com/'>VASE Construction</a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-miller-896a09aa/'>Jimmy Miller on LinkedIn</a><a href='https://censereconsulting.com/'>Censere Consulting</a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-wood-bb14859/'>Peter Wood on LinkedIn</a><a href='mailto:contact@yimbynation.com'>YIMBY Nation Email </a><a href='https://www.yimbynation.com/'>YIMBY Nation</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1825416/open_sms"&gt;Send a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is often said that where you find food insecurity, you will also find housing insecurity. Today’s conversation focuses on enhancing our communities&amp;apos; quality of life by examining the role housing plays in food security. We are joined by Khaatim Sherrer El, whose work is vital to today’s topic. He is the Executive Director of Clinton Hill Community Action (CHCA), a non-profit community development corporation dedicated to revitalizing Newark’s Clinton Hill neighborhood. With over 20 years of experience leading place-based initiatives, managing strategic partnerships, and building organizational capacity, Khaatim brings a wealth of knowledge and an exceptional educational background to our discussion. Join us as we explore what inspired Khaatim to pursue community development and revitalization, the correlation between health disparities and housing conditions, the role of the city of Newark in CHCA&amp;apos;s work, and the cultural impacts on health and food disparities within the communities they serve. Khaatim also shares his experience managing significant philanthropic investments and leaves listeners with compelling thoughts to reflect on. Thanks for tuning in. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Key Points From This Episode:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;An introduction to our guest on today’s episode: Khaatim Sherrer El.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What inspired him to pursue work in community development and revitalization, and what drives him to continue doing so.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We delve into a discussion on the reports indicating that health disparities often correlate with housing conditions. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;He unpacks their work with food security.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A crucial part of the conversation: being aware of what we are putting into our bodies (and food pantries).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;He details the role the city of Newark plays in the work that they do at CHCA.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We look at cultural impacts on health and food disparities and the communities they work with. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The journey to starting their first resident-run food cooperative.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;His experience managing significant philanthropic investments and how it has shaped his approach (and mindset) to community development and education initiatives. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Khaatim shares compelling ideas for listeners to reflect on. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaatim/'&gt;Khaatim Sherrer El on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaseconstruct/'&gt;Vincencia Adusei on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://twitter.com/vaseconstruct'&gt;Vincencia Adusei on Twitter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.vaseconstruction.com/'&gt;VASE Construction&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-miller-896a09aa/'&gt;Jimmy Miller on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://censereconsulting.com/'&gt;Censere Consulting&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-wood-bb14859/'&gt;Peter Wood on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:contact@yimbynation.com'&gt;YIMBY Nation Email &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.yimbynation.com/'&gt;YIMBY Nation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send a text It is often said that where you find food insecurity, you will also find housing insecurity. Today’s conversation focuses on enhancing our communities' quality of life by examining the role housing plays in food security. We are joined by Khaatim Sherrer El, whose work is vital to today’s topic. He is the Executive Director of Clinton Hill Community Action (CHCA), a non-profit community development corporation dedicated to revitalizing Newark’s Clinton Hill neighborhood. With over...

Putting the Power Back Into The People: Community Empowerment Through Food Security

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1825416/open_sms">Send a text</a>How access to quality housing intersects with quality of life such as better health results. Joining us to explore this topic is Gillian Pressman, Managing Director at YIMBY Action. To kick off our conversation, Gillian shares how YIMBY Action is working to legalize housing and remove barriers to affordable housing. We discuss the far-reaching impact of quality housing which touches on education, youth empowerment, and health. Through the lens of her own experience, Gillian illustrates the importance of building housing in opportunity-rich areas so that young professionals don’t need to lower their standards in order to live close to work. Gillian offers actionable advice for those seeking to advocate for affordable housing, focusing on creating options in high-income areas. Join us as we explore fundraising, the relationship between health and housing, zoning, and more. Thanks for listening!  Key Points From This Episode:<ul><li>Introducing Gillian Pressman, Managing Director at YIMBY Action. </li><li>Her career history leading up to her current leadership role.</li><li>What YIMBY Action is and how it empowers those who want to advocate for housing.</li><li>How education and youth empowerment are connected to quality housing. </li><li>Gillian’s personal experience with poor housing conditions.</li><li>The importance of building housing in opportunity-rich areas.</li><li>Her recommendations for fighting for affordable housing in high-income areas.</li><li>How YIMBY’s chapter model plugs into local opportunities. </li><li>Why fundraising opportunities might be much more abundant than you think.</li><li>The evolving relationship between housing and health.</li><li>Social determinants of health in relation to housing.</li><li>Racial and housing disparities and the historical legislation that led to this problem.</li><li>How YIMBY deals with zoning. </li><li>Why Gillian supports affordable housing and market-rate housing. </li><li>The best way to get involved with the YIMBY movement.</li></ul> Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:<a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianpressman/'>Gillian Pressman on LinkedIn</a><a href='https://twitter.com/PressmanGillian'>Gillian Pressman on X</a><a href='http://www.yimbyaction.org/join'>YIMBY Action</a><a href='https://www.peerhealthexchange.org/'>Peer Health Exchange</a><a href='https://www.generationcitizen.org/'>Generation Citizen</a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaseconstruct/'>Vincencia Adusei on LinkedIn</a><a href='https://twitter.com/vaseconstruct'>Vincencia Adusei on Twitter</a><a href='https://www.vaseconstruction.com/'>VASE Construction</a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-miller-896a09aa/'>Jimmy Miller on LinkedIn</a><a href='https://censereconsulting.com/'>Censere Consulting</a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-wood-bb14859/'>Peter Wood on LinkedIn</a><a href='mailto:contact@yimbynation.com'>YIMBY Nation Email </a><a href='https://www.yimbynation.com/'>YIMBY Nation</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1825416/open_sms"&gt;Send a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How access to quality housing intersects with quality of life such as better health results. Joining us to explore this topic is Gillian Pressman, Managing Director at YIMBY Action. To kick off our conversation, Gillian shares how YIMBY Action is working to legalize housing and remove barriers to affordable housing. We discuss the far-reaching impact of quality housing which touches on education, youth empowerment, and health. Through the lens of her own experience, Gillian illustrates the importance of building housing in opportunity-rich areas so that young professionals don’t need to lower their standards in order to live close to work. Gillian offers actionable advice for those seeking to advocate for affordable housing, focusing on creating options in high-income areas. Join us as we explore fundraising, the relationship between health and housing, zoning, and more. Thanks for listening! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Key Points From This Episode:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Introducing Gillian Pressman, Managing Director at YIMBY Action. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Her career history leading up to her current leadership role.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What YIMBY Action is and how it empowers those who want to advocate for housing.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How education and youth empowerment are connected to quality housing. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gillian’s personal experience with poor housing conditions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of building housing in opportunity-rich areas.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Her recommendations for fighting for affordable housing in high-income areas.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How YIMBY’s chapter model plugs into local opportunities. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why fundraising opportunities might be much more abundant than you think.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The evolving relationship between housing and health.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Social determinants of health in relation to housing.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Racial and housing disparities and the historical legislation that led to this problem.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How YIMBY deals with zoning. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why Gillian supports affordable housing and market-rate housing. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The best way to get involved with the YIMBY movement.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianpressman/'&gt;Gillian Pressman on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://twitter.com/PressmanGillian'&gt;Gillian Pressman on X&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.yimbyaction.org/join'&gt;YIMBY Action&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.peerhealthexchange.org/'&gt;Peer Health Exchange&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.generationcitizen.org/'&gt;Generation Citizen&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaseconstruct/'&gt;Vincencia Adusei on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://twitter.com/vaseconstruct'&gt;Vincencia Adusei on Twitter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.vaseconstruction.com/'&gt;VASE Construction&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-miller-896a09aa/'&gt;Jimmy Miller on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://censereconsulting.com/'&gt;Censere Consulting&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-wood-bb14859/'&gt;Peter Wood on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:contact@yimbynation.com'&gt;YIMBY Nation Email &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.yimbynation.com/'&gt;YIMBY Nation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send a text How access to quality housing intersects with quality of life such as better health results. Joining us to explore this topic is Gillian Pressman, Managing Director at YIMBY Action. To kick off our conversation, Gillian shares how YIMBY Action is working to legalize housing and remove barriers to affordable housing. We discuss the far-reaching impact of quality housing which touches on education, youth empowerment, and health. Through the lens of her own experience, Gillian illust...

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