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From NIMBY to Neighborhoods: How Greg Burke is Making “Missing Middle” Housing Work
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What if the secret to solving the housing crisis isn’t more land—but smarter design?
In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino sits down with Greg Burke, architect, zoning expert, and vice chair of Florida’s Board of Architecture, to talk about the real reason people resist development—and how better design and planning can change their minds. From Vero Beach to Saint Augustine, Greg has seen it all: the pushback, the politics, and the possibilities of smarter, denser, walkable neighborhoods.
Greg unpacks what “attainable housing” really means, why “density” shouldn’t be a dirty word, and how Florida communities can build for the future without losing their character. He also shares his thoughts on Home Nation’s innovative “Mod Pod” concept—a prefab core unit with all essential systems pre-installed—and why modular alone isn’t the solution, but hybrid models just might be.
With a lifetime of design and advocacy under his belt, Greg blends big-picture thinking with technical know-how to show how we can move from fear-based planning to functional, future-ready neighborhoods.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why “density” done wrong leads to traffic—but done right creates walkable charm
- What the “missing middle” looks like in real life (and why it matters)
- The difference between affordable and attainable housing
- How Florida’s comprehensive planning process is evolving
- Why NIMBYism is often based on fear, not fact
- How modular + site-built hybrids (like the Mod Pod) can reduce construction costs
- Why great design, not just zoning, drives livability and long-term value
- How to win community support for new development—without watering it down
Connect with Greg Burke:
- LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/greg-burke-faia-ncarb-0892619
- website: burkearchitects.com
- Email: [email protected]
Connect with the Show:
Builder Buzz by Home Nation → https://homenation.com
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