Episode 6: Subdivision May 2026

Understanding why some subdivisions are approved automatically ("by-right") while others face years of public hearings.

The episode explores how shifting subdivision standards moved us away from walkable city grids toward the winding, private pockets of the 1970s and 80s. Episode 6: Subdivision

We trace the history of subdivision from the post-WWII housing boom to today’s master-planned communities. Episode 6: Subdivision

A critical portion of the discussion focuses on how current subdivision regulations often act as a barrier to affordable housing, frequently requiring large minimum lot sizes that favor sprawling single-family homes over more dense, efficient "missing middle" housing. The Modern Challenge: Sustainability Episode 6: Subdivision

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