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Bridging the Gap

Bridging the Gap

Written by: Housing Heroes
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Join our hosts, the Housing Heroes: Brian Hoben, Seth Floyd, and David Gray. Together, they tackle the hard questions related to housing and the realities of homelessness. This podcast will feature in depth interviews and discussions with leaders in the field of housing, city planning and development, and the creation and expansion of homeless shelters and government assisted living.

Brian Hoben, Seth Floyd, David Gray: Housing Heroes 2026
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Episodes
  • Housing Affordability
    Apr 9 2026

    In this episode, David Gray is joined by Deletta Dean and Conor Kenny to talk about housing affordability. From preserving older housing to building new units, this conversation provides key insights about durability (how long homes stay affordable), stewardship (who's responsible for maintaining affordability), and control (who gets to shape the future of housing in their community). Deletta serves as the Housing Director for the City of Austin, and Conor is a Principal with Capital A Housing.

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    48 mins
  • Housing and Gentrification
    Apr 9 2026

    In this episode, David Gray is joined by Nefertitti Jackmon and Kieron Slaughter to take a hard look at what happens when neighborhoods begin to gentrify – when new investment comes, property values rise, and longtime residents and businesses face real risks of being priced out or pushed aside. Nefertitti leads the Displacement Prevention Division in the City of Austin’s Housing Department, and Kieron serves as Economic Development and Housing Manager with the City of San Pablo, CA.

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    55 mins
  • Building Affordable & Attainable Housing
    Apr 9 2026

    In this episode, Arcelia Barajas joins Seth Floyd to define some terms in the housing space (what is the difference between affordable, attainable, and workforce housing?), discuss the challenges affecting those with housing needs, and cover how communities can facilitate building more units. Arcelia is the Director of Neighborhood Services for the city of Las Vegas, NV.

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    50 mins
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