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/