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The Stoop

The Stoop

Written by: Welcoming Neighbors Network
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On The Stoop, you’ll hear the stories of activists, policymakers, and thought leaders who are working to create abundant and affordable housing through policy campaigns across the United States.

Our guests will have a variety of backgrounds and expertise and come from organizations hot off their first campaigns to those with long track records of success and everything in between. They’ll also come from all sorts of places: from Washington, D.C. to Missoula, Montana to Austin, Texas.

The Stoop is a project of the Welcoming Neighbors Network — America’s only national network of independent state and local pro-housing advocacy organizations.

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Episodes
  • Season 1 Recap!
    Dec 27 2025

    Recap some of the highlights from Season 1 — including clips from episodes with Graham Downey from Anchorage, Carlie Boos from Columbus, Susan Bean from Asheville, Jake Hinman from Arizona, and Dan Reed from greater Washington — and some preview of what's to come in Season 2.

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    16 mins
  • Matt Mooshian, Grace Murray, and Nick Taylor from New Hampshire
    Oct 14 2025

    In this episode of "The Stoop," Cutter González hosts a discussion with Grace Murray, Nick Taylor, and Matt Mooshian about recent housing policy wins in New Hampshire. They discuss the passage of House Bill 631, which allows for mixed-use districts and expanded accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and parking reforms. The conversation highlights the importance of a broad coalition, including young people, in advocating for these policies. They also emphasize the role of storytelling and data in building public support and the challenges of navigating local control arguments. The episode concludes with reflections on future plans and the impact of these policies on New Hampshire's housing landscape.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Catie Gould and Kate Brunette Kreuzer from Washington
    Aug 27 2025

    Catie Gould and Kate Brunette Kreuzer discuss recent housing reforms in Washington State. They highlight significant achievements, including the passage of a major parking reform bill, transit-oriented development legislation, lot splits, and more. These reforms aim to increase housing proximity, reduce barriers to new housing production, and create affordability. They also address the challenges of balancing affordability with development incentives. An iterative policy-making process and leveraging current political momentum for housing reform helped get the job done.

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    55 mins
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