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Episode 14 - Density Boom or Neighborhood Doom? Lonnie Spivak and Chris Remke
🚨 Is Nashville's push for "missing middle" housing saving affordability... or just paving the way for corporate landlords and sky-high taxes? Dive into the heated debate with architect-turned-advocate **Chris Rinky**, President of **Save Our Nashville Neighborhoods (SONN)**. Host **Lonnie Spiewak** uncovers the truth behind the RN/RL zoning changes, DADU expansions, and why 90,000 new homes might be a myth.
From post-COVID density frenzy to Metro Council's rushed votes, learn how these plans could transform quiet streets into apartment corridors—without traffic studies, school funding, or real community input. Are we building a walkable utopia or gentrifying our way out of charm? Chris breaks it down with 40+ years of insider expertise.
**Timestamps:**
- 00:00 - Intro: Welcome to You're So Right – Tackling Local Issues
- 02:12 - Chris Remke's Background: From Architect to Neighborhood Defender
- 06:04 - Zoning 101: What Are RN & RL Zones?
- 11:06 - The Growth Myth: 175K New Residents? Or Just 69K?
- 15:09 - Affordability Crisis: Why Supply Alone Won't Fix It
- 22:05 - DADU Danger: 60K New Rentals for Private Equity?
- 28:47 - Real Impacts: The Nations, Bellevue, & Traffic Nightmares
- 36:09 - Gentrification & Spillover: No Studies, No Safety Net
- 47:07 - Bad Premises = Bad Outcomes: Nashville Next to Now
- 56:10 - Get Involved: Contact Council, Join SONN
- 01:01:07 - Final Thoughts: Vote Local, Protect Your Voice
**Key Takeaways:**
- Nashville's zoning rush ignores outdated data and institutional investors driving up prices by 25%.
- True affordability needs subsidies, not "gentle" density that chases out families.
- Act now: Email Metro Council to delay these changes—your voice matters!
**Resources:**
- Save Our Nashville Neighborhoods: https://www.sonninc.org/
- Chris Remke's Substack (Built to Think): https://builttothink.substack.com/
- Metro Council Contact Form: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/council/contact-council
- Unified Housing Strategy Report: Search "Nashville Unified Housing Strategy" for the full PDF
- Podcast on Apple/Spotify: Search "You're So Right Podcast"
If you're in Davidson County, this affects YOUR backyard. Hit LIKE if you're team neighborhood preservation, COMMENT your zoning horror story, and SUBSCRIBE for more unfiltered local truth bombs. Share with your council rep!
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By Lonnie Spivak🚨 Is Nashville's push for "missing middle" housing saving affordability... or just paving the way for corporate landlords and sky-high taxes? Dive into the heated debate with architect-turned-advocate **Chris Rinky**, President of **Save Our Nashville Neighborhoods (SONN)**. Host **Lonnie Spiewak** uncovers the truth behind the RN/RL zoning changes, DADU expansions, and why 90,000 new homes might be a myth.
From post-COVID density frenzy to Metro Council's rushed votes, learn how these plans could transform quiet streets into apartment corridors—without traffic studies, school funding, or real community input. Are we building a walkable utopia or gentrifying our way out of charm? Chris breaks it down with 40+ years of insider expertise.
**Timestamps:**
- 00:00 - Intro: Welcome to You're So Right – Tackling Local Issues
- 02:12 - Chris Remke's Background: From Architect to Neighborhood Defender
- 06:04 - Zoning 101: What Are RN & RL Zones?
- 11:06 - The Growth Myth: 175K New Residents? Or Just 69K?
- 15:09 - Affordability Crisis: Why Supply Alone Won't Fix It
- 22:05 - DADU Danger: 60K New Rentals for Private Equity?
- 28:47 - Real Impacts: The Nations, Bellevue, & Traffic Nightmares
- 36:09 - Gentrification & Spillover: No Studies, No Safety Net
- 47:07 - Bad Premises = Bad Outcomes: Nashville Next to Now
- 56:10 - Get Involved: Contact Council, Join SONN
- 01:01:07 - Final Thoughts: Vote Local, Protect Your Voice
**Key Takeaways:**
- Nashville's zoning rush ignores outdated data and institutional investors driving up prices by 25%.
- True affordability needs subsidies, not "gentle" density that chases out families.
- Act now: Email Metro Council to delay these changes—your voice matters!
**Resources:**
- Save Our Nashville Neighborhoods: https://www.sonninc.org/
- Chris Remke's Substack (Built to Think): https://builttothink.substack.com/
- Metro Council Contact Form: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/council/contact-council
- Unified Housing Strategy Report: Search "Nashville Unified Housing Strategy" for the full PDF
- Podcast on Apple/Spotify: Search "You're So Right Podcast"
If you're in Davidson County, this affects YOUR backyard. Hit LIKE if you're team neighborhood preservation, COMMENT your zoning horror story, and SUBSCRIBE for more unfiltered local truth bombs. Share with your council rep!