# How Cities Can Help Small Developers Build Housing

An episode of [The Strong Towns Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/369032477), 4 Dec 2025, 34 min.

Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bxzkwrmieyuze9qe/STP_12-4-25.mp3

In this live Q&A, Chuck explains why small-scale housing is so hard to build. From codes to permitting to financing, he breaks down the friction points that stall projects everywhere and explains how cities can address them. (Note: This episode was recorded live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Some questions may be difficult to hear.) Additional Show Notes • Bring Chuck to your own city! • Learn how to support small developers in our new housing toolkit. • Chuck Marohn (Substack) This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Click here to learn more about membership.

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