In this episode, join our host Seth Floyd as he discusses how zoning impacts housing affordability, and the regulatory barriers that we face to develop affordable housing around the country with our guest Emily Hamilton, an expert on housing policy and regulatory reforms throughout the country.

In this episode, Brian Hoben is joined by Maggie Rogers to discuss the factors around housing stability. Maggie Rogers has over 20 years of experience in non profit and social service focused work, including experience in her current role as the executive director of Catholic Charities. She specializes in affordable housing development in Pasco County, Florida, and launched the Tampa Hope program.

In this introductory episode of the “Bridging the Gap” podcast series, Brian Hoben introduces the Housing Heroes and his team members who will be leading the series. He also fills us in on what we can expect in this 6 episode series, dedicated to educating you on the realities around housing in our communities. This series will focus on the challenges and the potential solutions we can provide to housing insecurity, homelessness, and the range of experiences that people will face when facing a housing crisis in their lives. It is our goal to give you concrete information, and encourage you to be a part of the conversation by provoking thoughtful discussions and insights into each episode's topic.