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Housing is often framed as a technical or political problem, but Jared approaches it as a cultural one shaped by everyday decisions. Drawing on what he’s seen building housing in California, he explor…
Book this angle →Policy victories are often treated as endpoints instead of beginnings. Jared explains how permitting workflows, local interpretation, and execution details determine whether new rules actually result …
Book this angle →Rather than treating housing as a distant policy issue, Jared brings it into everyday life through what he’s seen building in California neighborhoods. He explains how limited housing supply narrows w…
Book this angle →There’s a common assumption that contributing to housing supply requires compromising on performance. Jared challenges that framing through his experience developing housing in California, where unmet…
Book this angle →Urban planning conversations tend to favor sweeping visions and master plans. Jared offers a grounded counterpoint shaped by work on ADUs and small infill projects that integrate into existing neighbo…
Book this angle →Many investors treat California as inherently unpredictable and therefore uninvestable. Jared reframes that belief by separating regulatory complexity from actual uncertainty, explaining that risk bec…
Book this angle →Big projects signal legitimacy and scale, which makes them feel safer to investors. Jared challenges that assumption by pointing out how size often extends timelines, increases exposure, and limits fl…
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