Episode 98: Elevators with Stephen Smith (Incentives Series pt. 2)

2025-09-23T15:37:44-07:00

Elevators in the U.S. and Canada cost 3–5 times as much as elevators in other high-income countries. Stephen Smith explains why, and how our well-intentioned elevator standards make cities less safe and accessible.

Episode 98: Elevators with Stephen Smith (Incentives Series pt. 2)2025-09-23T15:37:44-07:00

An unequal burden: Lewis Center researchers document the disproportionate impact of auto debt

2025-09-18T13:52:20-07:00

Auto debt is now the second largest source of consumer debt in the country. Since 2020, a growing body of research from the Lewis Center and Institute of Transportation Studies has revealed how this debt falls unevenly across communities.

An unequal burden: Lewis Center researchers document the disproportionate impact of auto debt2025-09-18T13:52:20-07:00

Episode 97: Single-Stair Buildings and Eco-Districts with Michael Eliason (Incentives Series pt. 1)

2025-09-20T13:04:32-07:00

We're joined by Michael Eliason to discuss his recent book, Building for People, with a focus on single-stair building code reform and eco-district redevelopment.

Episode 97: Single-Stair Buildings and Eco-Districts with Michael Eliason (Incentives Series pt. 1)2025-09-20T13:04:32-07:00

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