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(23) Canada Vs. US - Housing Crisis; Similarities & Differences - Edd Hamzanlui of MassCan Capital
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In this episode of the Real Estate Development Insights podcast, host Payam Noursalehi is joined by Ed Hamzanlui, founder and operator of Masscan Capital in Boston, Massachusetts. Ed shares his experience and insights into the housing crisis solutions being implemented in Massachusetts. They discuss various initiatives like the MBTA Act, which encourages density around public transportation hubs, and the Gateway Cities program aimed at revitalizing older industrial cities.
The conversation also touches on the similarities between Massachusetts and Toronto’s housing challenges and the concept of ‘Light Touch Density’ for creating affordable housing options. They delve into the effectiveness of regulatory changes and the necessity of aligning financial viability with development initiatives. This episode is a comprehensive look at the shared struggles and innovative solutions in real estate development on both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border.
- Discussing Housing Crisis Similarities
- Challenges in the Massachusetts Housing Market
- Regulatory Hurdles and Market Dynamics
- Comparing Housing Issues in Toronto and Massachusetts
- Impact of Housing Costs on Population Movement
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Act
- Gateway Cities and HDIP Zoning
- Exploring the Midwest and Massachusetts
- The Missing Middle Housing Concept
- Affordable Housing Initiatives in Massachusetts
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For more information, please refer to RealEstateDevelopmentInsights.Com.
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