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Episode #17 - Chris Timmins
The Neutral Podcast
September 4, 2024
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Timestamps 

  • 0:43 - Meet Chris Timmins
  • 2:00 - Chris’ background
  • 6:58 - Affordable vs. Market-Rate Housing
  • 9:06 - Hedonics and why do people live where they live?
  • 12:10 - What makes an area more or less appealing to live in
  • 16:02 - What is sustainability, from an economist’s perspective
  • 20:25 - Why should the average person care about this?
  • 27:47 - How do these economic sustainability principles relate to real estate development
  • 29:49 - Incentivizing developers into more sustainable practices
  • 33:45 - What “carrot” could we dangle in front of policymakers
  • 40:00 - The concept of “Urban trees”
  • 48:09 - Urban Heat Island Effect
  • 49:32 - On environmental justice
  • 1:05:45 - The economy of carbon credits
  • 1:17:16 - The environmental and economic consideration of locally sourcing raw materials vs. importing

Episode Summary 

In this episode, we chat with Chris Timmins, who takes us on a journey through the intersection of economics and sustainability. We explore sustainability from an economist’s perspective and discuss why it matters to the average person, touching on how these principles connect to real estate development. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Chris Timmins that makes complex economic and environmental topics both accessible and engaging.

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