Episode 155: Mike Gerber, CEO, Austin Housing Authority

Podcast: ChangeMakers with Katie Goar · Katie Goar

Opublikowano: 2026-09-15

Austin has become one of the country’s fastest-growing cities, creating new opportunities and intense pressure on housing affordability. In this episode of ChangeMakers with Katie Goar, Katie speaks with Mike Gerber, CEO of the Austin Housing Authority, about the difficult work of expanding affordable housing while protecting residents, preserving community history, and rebuilding public trust. Mike explains why affordable housing projects have become so complex, how Austin transformed historic developments such as Chalmers Courts and Rosewood Courts, and why residents must have a meaningful voice in redevelopment decisions. He also shares the Austin Housing Authority’s ap...