This YouTube transcript captures a webinar hosted by the Better Cities Project, focusing on Auburn, Maine’s innovative approach to zoning reform. Mayor Jason Levesque and Salim Furth from the Mercatus Center discuss the city’s journey of policy changes aimed at increasing housing abundance and affordability. They highlight the political and practical aspects of these reforms, including reducing regulations and empowering individual homeowners and developers. The conversation explores the specific changes implemented, the resulting growth and development, and the lessons learned from community engagement and overcoming opposition. Auburn’s experience is presented as a case study in effective local governance for addressing housing challenges.

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