The majority of San Diegans are renters, but rents are crazy expensive because supply is so low. Very few new homes are built, so those that are sold come with a steep price. The average home in San Diego sells for $900,000.

How did we get here? What caused our region’s housing crisis? How do we fix it? What do we need to do to build more homes San Diegans can afford? 

Tony and Juan get answers to these questions from two of the region’s leading housing advocates, Lori Pfeiler and Hannah Gbeh, on this episode of Dear San Diego.

In addition to housing policy and politics, Lori and Hannah talk about what it’s like working in an arena mostly dominated by men at the top of the food chain.

Lori is CEO of San Diego County Building Industry, and Hannah is the organization’s Vice President of Government Affairs.

The key moments in this episode are:

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:05:21 - Housing Crisis in San Diego
00:07:05 - Impact of Regulatory Environment on Housing
00:13:37 - Infrastructure and Funding Challenges
00:14:09 - Challenges of Bureaucracy and Budgets
00:15:03 - Unprecedented Leadership
00:19:33 - Gender and Leadership
00:22:00 - Housing Crisis and Regulations
00:26:16 - Environmental Impact and Building
00:28:13 - Government Regulations and Impact on Housing
00:35:55 - The Cost of Building in California
00:37:45 - Influence of Local Policy and Education
00:40:32 - Life as a Single Mom and Former Farmer
00:41:37 - Diverse Farming Experiences
00:41:48 - Lucrative Non-Edibles
00:42:20 - Missing Being Mayor
00:43:12 - Coffee vs. Tea
00:47:14 - Policy vs. Politics
00:49:25 - AI and Housing Crisis 

The majority of San Diegans are renters, but rents are crazy expensive because supply is so low. Very few new homes are built, so those that are sold come with a steep price. The average home in San Diego sells for <a href="https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/San-Diego_CA/overview#">$900,000.</a> 
How did we get here? What caused our region’s housing crisis? How do we fix it? What do we need to do to build more homes San Diegans can afford? 
Tony and Juan get answers to these questions from two of the region’s leading housing advocates, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-pfeiler/">Lori Pfeiler</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahgbeh/">Hannah Gbeh,</a> on this episode of Dear San Diego.
In addition to housing policy and politics, Lori and Hannah talk about what it’s like working in an arena mostly dominated by men at the top of the food chain.
Lori is CEO of <a href="https://biasandiego.org">San Diego County Building Industry,</a> and Hannah is the organization’s Vice President of Government Affairs.
The key moments in this episode are:
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Introduction and Podcast Overview 00:05:21 - Housing Crisis in San Diego 00:07:05 - Impact of Regulatory Environment on Housing 00:13:37 - Infrastructure and Funding Challenges 00:14:09 - Challenges of Bureaucracy and Budgets 00:15:03 - Unprecedented Leadership 00:19:33 - Gender and Leadership 00:22:00 - Housing Crisis and Regulations 00:26:16 - Environmental Impact and Building 00:28:13 - Government Regulations and Impact on Housing 00:35:55 - The Cost of Building in California 00:37:45 - Influence of Local Policy and Education 00:40:32 - Life as a Single Mom and Former Farmer 00:41:37 - Diverse Farming Experiences 00:41:48 - Lucrative Non-Edibles 00:42:20 - Missing Being Mayor 00:43:12 - Coffee vs. Tea 00:47:14 - Policy vs. Politics 00:49:25 - AI and Housing Crisis

Dear San Diego is a public affairs podcast with personality.

Hosted by veteran communication specialists Tony Manolatos and Juan Hernandez, Dear San Diego gives newsmakers and others a platform to discuss the big issues of the day, but that’s just the beginning. 

Tony and Juan’s guests share what’s not in their bios, who they are away from work, secrets to success, and more. Tony and Juan also discuss work, home, fatherhood, health and wellness, and youth sports – where the politics can be way more fierce than they are at city hall. 

Tony and Juan met a decade ago while working for dueling mayoral candidates in San Diego. Since then, the two friends have worked together on numerous public affairs, land-use, and issue campaigns. 

Dear San Diego is a public affairs podcast with personality.
Hosted by veteran communication specialists Tony Manolatos and Juan Hernandez, Dear San Diego gives newsmakers and others a platform to discuss the big issues of the day, but that’s just the beginning. 
Tony and Juan’s guests share what’s not in their bios, who they are away from work, secrets to success, and more. Tony and Juan also discuss work, home, fatherhood, health and wellness, and youth sports – where the politics can be way more fierce than they are at city hall. 
Tony and Juan met a decade ago while working for dueling mayoral candidates in San Diego. Since then, the two friends have worked together on numerous public affairs, land-use, and issue campaigns.

Dear San Diego

Hosted by veteran public relations specialists, Tony Manolatos and Juan Hernandez discuss the not so obvious talents, attributes, and behaviors of fellow colleagues. Learn what's not in the bios and CV's and what's be the secret to the sauce of their success.

Hosted by veteran public relations specialists, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonymanolatos">Tony Manolatos</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-m-hernandez-pisano-3166a275/">Juan Hernandez</a> discuss the not so obvious talents, attributes, and behaviors of fellow colleagues. Learn what's not in the bios and CV's and what's be the secret to the sauce of their success.

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