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Bluegrass Institute CEO Caleb O. Brown joins the show to discuss the root causes of Kentucky's ongoing housing crisis. Brown explains how restrictive local zoning laws, regulatory barriers, and drawn-out approval processes have stalled new construction and priced many families out of homeownership. To combat these soaring costs, he advocates for statewide policy reforms like accelerated permitting "shot clocks" and the expanded legalization of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to rapidly increase the housing supply.
For more on housing policy, read our report A Menu of Options for Kentucky Housing Reform 2026, or Brown's analysis of the 2026 Kentucky legislative session.
