Matt Silber takes center stage in this podcast, explaining the strange trajectory of a piece of Connecticut legislation, HB5002. Karen Christense jumps in with criticism of the messaging, and they discuss details of the CT bill, factions and debates around it, and make comparisons to other legislation in MA and NY as well as across the country. Matt’s written a lot about HB5022 for the CT Mirror:
“CT HB 5002 is a bitter pill, but good medicine” – June 5, 2025
“Parking minimums: A symbol of hubris and decline” - June 23, 2025
And after Governor Lamont's veto:
“HB 5002’s veto: CT’s act of self-sabotage” - June 24, 2025
“H.B. No. 5002: An act concerning housing and the needs of homeless persons. “To lower housing costs, increase housing options and better support homeless persons.” C G A - Connecticut General Assembly”
Here’s related legislation in Massachusetts, New York, and California mentioned in the show:
Gov. Healey signs $5.16 billion housing bond bill - Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)
A New Rail Line May Come to New York. Will a Housing Boom Follow? - The New York Times
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Matt recommends this podcast about transit-oriented development (TOD), a topic that’s big in some circles but not getting the attention it deserves in our region, in Connecticut and in the Berkshires.
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