The Strong Towns approach to housing has some obvious tensions with NIMBYism, but what about YIMBYism? That’s the topic for discussion on the table for today’s episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, because while our approach has more in common with the YIMBY (“Yes in My Backyard”) crowd than differences, there are some nuances that are worth addressing. And if you want to take a serious deep dive into the Strong Towns approach to housing, then you’ll be glad to know that Escaping the Housing Trap: The Strong Towns Response to the Housing Crisis is going to be released tomorrow—so order your copy now!

• Order your copy of Escaping the Housing Trap: The Strong Towns Response to the Housing Crisis today!

• Chuck Marohn (Twitter/X).

This week on the Strong Towns Podcast, host Chuck Marohn is joined by Alex Alsup of Regrid, an organization that, among other things, has put together the only 100% complete national parcel map for the United States. Alsup chats with us about this 10-year project and some of the data and analyses Regrid has gotten out of it—including what percentage of property in any given jurisdiction is locally owned, and the implications of these numbers.

• Check out the national parcel map here.

• Click here to read Regrid’s “Owned Away From Home” report.

• Find Alex Alsup via LinkedIn or his Substack, The Chargeback.

• Chuck Marohn (Twitter/X).

• Pre-order your copy of Escaping the Housing Trap: The Strong Towns Response to the Housing Crisis today!

As the U.S. enters another election year—one that is certain to be contentious—we know that many Americans are going to be engrossed in the conversation about national politics. And many of our readers want to know where Strong Towns stands on the issue. In this week’s episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, host Chuck Marohn responds to this question, and promises one thing above all else: we will remain dedicated to our mission, no matter what.

• Strong Towns is a bottom-up movement for change across North America. Join today!

• Chuck Marohn (Twitter/X).