Economy

Q&A: Charles Marohn, author of ‘Escaping the Housing Trap’

Marohn discusses his new book and housing policy proposals.
Charles Marohn, CEO of Strong Towns. (Courtesy of Strong Towns)

States and cities must rethink how they grow in order to address the national housing shortage and affordability crisis. That’s what Charles Marohn, founder and president of urbanism nonprofit Strong Towns, argues in “Escaping the Housing Trap,” a new book co-written with Strong Towns content manager Daniel Herriges.

Pluribus News recently spoke with Marohn about the book and his team’s housing policy proposals. The following conversation has been edited for length and clarity.

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