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Infill Housing Battles: What 15 Years of Data Reveal

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Why do some infill housing projects spark outrage while others fly under the radar? In this episode of The Missing Middle, host Sabrina Matto sits down with former London City Councillor and researcher Jesse Helmer to unpack 15 years of planning committee decisions. They explore why certain housing proposals face fierce opposition, what factors reduce pushback, and how cities can actually build more homes with community support. From surprising success stories to lessons learned in local politics, this conversation sheds light on the politics of infill housing—and why it matters for solving Canada’s housing crisis.

If you’re interested in urban planning, housing affordability, or how communities can embrace smarter growth, this episode is for you.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:00 Infill development research with Jesse Helmer

02:40 Factors influencing opposition to housing proposals

05:30 Research methodology and analysis

08:23 Following up with residents after a project is built

11:15 Jesse’s personal journey as a London city councillor

14:08 Optimism for housing solutions

16:28 Personal reflections about Jesse’s time on London city council

Research:

https://www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca/p/the-politics-of-infill-housing-what

Guest: Jesse Helmer: https://x.com/jesse_helmer

Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux

Produced by Meredith Martin

This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

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Why do some infill housing projects spark outrage while others fly under the radar? In this episode of The Missing Middle, host Sabrina Matto sits down with former London City Councillor and researcher Jesse Helmer to unpack 15 years of planning committee decisions. They explore why certain housing proposals face fierce opposition, what factors reduce pushback, and how cities can actually build more homes with community support. From surprising success stories to lessons learned in local politics, this conversation sheds light on the politics of infill housing—and why it matters for solving Canada’s housing crisis.

If you’re interested in urban planning, housing affordability, or how communities can embrace smarter growth, this episode is for you.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:00 Infill development research with Jesse Helmer

02:40 Factors influencing opposition to housing proposals

05:30 Research methodology and analysis

08:23 Following up with residents after a project is built

11:15 Jesse’s personal journey as a London city councillor

14:08 Optimism for housing solutions

16:28 Personal reflections about Jesse’s time on London city council

Research:

https://www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca/p/the-politics-of-infill-housing-what

Guest: Jesse Helmer: https://x.com/jesse_helmer

Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux

Produced by Meredith Martin

This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

  continue reading

124 episodes

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