Renters Matter

Christopher Schmidt

Podcast by Christopher Schmidt

Episodes

  1. 03/12/2020

    Coronavirus - Episode 22 - March 11th, 2020

    The COVID-19 coronavirus is spreading in the wild in Massachusetts -- and Cambridge has a duty to step up and take action to prevent it from spreading. What should local businesses -- and individuals -- be doing? The short answer is: Staying away from large groups of people, especially vulnerable populations. What does that mean for local politics? It needs to mean attending a lot fewer city council meetings in person.

  2. 03/05/2020

    Presidential Primaries, Bernie, and Housing, Oh My - Episode 21 - Mar 4, 2020

    The Super Tuesday primaries are over, and Biden has shown up in a big way. What does this mean for Bernie, Warren, and the possibility of serious investment in restoring funding to public housing? Also: Suffolk Downs, Northland in Newton, Harvard Square rezoning, Grand Junction Bike Path, and more!

  3. 02/20/2020

    A Fight Over Arts vs. Housing in Central Square - Episode 20 - Feb 19, 2020

    In Central Square, a fight is brewing over arts vs. housing -- all stemming from one building which is falling apart, but has been home to a dance studio for nearly 30 years.

  4. 02/20/2020

    I Just Want More Stuff! - Episode 19 - Feb 12, 2020

    More density -- in housing, commercial, arts spaces, and more -- means more of the good stuff that I want, in the place where I currently live. If you don't want that... why are you in a city?!

  5. 02/20/2020

    Linkage Fee and Commercial Development - Episode 18 - Feb 5, 2020

    Discussing commercial development and linkage fees in Cambridge.

  6. 01/29/2020

    (Never) Buying a House in Cambridge - Episode 17 - Jan 29, 2020

    Looking at the cost of housing in Cambridge, it's clear that buying a home has been put forever out of reach of the vast majority of people. What does that mean, and how can we work to make sure it doesn't get even further down that path?

  • 6 Episodes

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Podcast by Christopher Schmidt

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  • Creator
    Christopher Schmidt
  • Years Active
    2020
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
    Renters Matter