Host Ben Hoekstra sits down with Elmer Moore, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), to discuss Elmer’s route to Milwaukee, the challenges of affordable housing, and NIMBYism.

To learn more, visit:

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority

Action Steps:

Elmer’s action steps include:

1) Avoid NIMBYism (Not In My Back Yard) when it comes to affordable housing projects. Participate in local conversations about zoning.

2) Participate in your government, your neighborhood, and beyond.

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Music by Casey Masters.