What They're NOT Telling You About San Diego's Housing Market—Thomas DeFranco Explains!

Описание: Is San Diego’s affordable housing crisis solvable, or are we destined to price out the next generation?

In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with Thomas DeFranco, Director of Policy at the San Diego Housing Commission, for a deep dive into the city’s affordable housing challenges and opportunities. Thomas sheds light on the intricacies of Section 8 housing, federal subsidies, and the role of the San Diego Housing Commission as a crucial intermediary that manages funds, provides vouchers, and supports landlords and tenants alike. He also explores the creative ways the commission is working to increase housing availability, from converting older properties to densifying existing ones, and emphasizes the critical need for a diverse range of affordable housing solutions.

Thomas candidly discusses how political shifts and federal funding changes impact housing programs, revealing innovative ideas such as leveraging federal land, creating local financing opportunities, and exploring Opportunity Zones to attract investment. The conversation gets passionate as Thomas and Jonathan address misconceptions about affordable housing, NIMBYism, and the urgent need for San Diego to build more units, not only for young families and seniors but also to accommodate military personnel and essential workforce members.

Learn how you can participate in San Diego’s affordable housing solutions by visiting the San Diego Housing Commission’s website linked below, and follow Thomas DeFranco on Instagram for updates on housing initiatives.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Meet Thomas DeFranco
04:50 Understanding Section 8 Housing
10:30 Expanding Housing in San Diego
19:16 Funding & Politics: Federal Impacts on Housing
29:00 Myths, Challenges, and Future Opportunities
40:00 Lightning Round with Thomas DeFranco

Quotes:
“We can't change our programs every four years with a new administration.” – Thomas Defranco
“Having new neighbors isn't a scary thing—it's an opportunity.” – Thomas Defranco
“Affordable housing isn't just for the young; it's also crucial for seniors, military, and our workforce.” – Thomas Defranco
“We have to rethink government housing programs to make them sustainable and less reliant on federal subsidies.” – Thomas Defranco

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