Graham Downey from Anchorage, Alaska

Graham Downey discusses his journey into housing advocacy, starting with a law school class on land use and leading to his work in Anchorage. He highlighted the success of eliminating mandatory parking minimums in Anchorage, Alaska — which can increase housing supply and reduce costs. This reform, supported by a diverse coalition under the Anchorage Housing Club banner, passed unanimously. Graham emphasizes the importance of defining problems clearly to find effective solutions and fostering shared values in housing policy.