This YouTube transcript captures a webinar hosted by the Better Cities Project, featuring Nolan Gray, an expert on urban planning and zoning. Gray discusses the historical roots of current zoning regulations and how they have contributed to the widespread housing affordability crisis. He and the host, Greg Brooks, explore potential solutions, emphasizing the importance of local zoning reforms and highlighting successful examples, particularly in California and Auburn, Maine. The conversation addresses common concerns about growth and community character, while underscoring the economic and social benefits of embracing more flexible and inclusive housing policies. Gray provides concrete recommendations for local governments, such as legalizing accessory dwelling units, reducing parking mandates, and reevaluating minimum lot sizes, to foster more affordable and diverse communities.