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Escaping the Housing Trap

The Strong Towns Response to the Housing Crisis

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Escaping the Housing Trap

Written by: Charles L. Marohn Jr., Daniel Herriges
Narrated by: Stephen R. Thorne
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In Escaping the Housing Trap: The Strong Towns Solution to the Housing Crisis, renowned urbanists Charles (Chuck) Marohn and Daniel Herriges introduce a first-of-its-kind discussion of the tension between housing as a financial product and housing as shelter. This is the key insight that's been missing from the Housing Crisis Conversation; and the insight that can help cities fight back against the crisis from the bottom-up.

This book offers a serious, yet accessible, history of housing policy in the United States and explains how it led us to this point in time: where we face a market that is rigged against people who, only a few decades ago, could have been homeowners or stable, long-term rentals.

Escaping the Housing Trap is the must-have resource for everyone with a stake in the future of housing in America-and that means everyone. Listeners will find discussions of housing as an investment and how the country's neighborhoods are being transformed by the introduction of large amounts of investment; explorations of housing as shelter, including discussions of zoning policy and NIMBYism; and a comprehensive overview of the Strong Towns approach to solving the American housing crisis.

©2024 Charles Marohn and Daniel Herriges (P)2024 Ascent Audio Public Policy Real Estate Sociology

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An Informative Look into America's Housing Crisis

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of America's housing crisis, combining its history with practical solutions for the future. The first half follows the evolution of housing from a necessity to a commodity, explaining how housing became a cornerstone of the American economy over the past century. The second half covers the restrictive practices by local governments (zoning laws, regulations, financing, etc.) that have hindered the creation of more affordable housing.

I found one of the more interesting aspects highlighted by the authors was the role of micro-developers. The authors argue that empowering local, small-scale developers to renovate or build affordable housing would be a transformative solution that is typically overshadowed by large corporate projects. Overall, I would recommend this book for anyone looking to better understand the history of housing in America and explore solutions to the crisis.

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