Rick Cole, the Executive Director of the Congress for the New Urbanism joins the show to discuss his work in addressing housing challenges, the importance of knowing and understanding our past, and how we need to create a foundation for a stronger Pasadena.

Rick served as a member of the Pasadena City Council for twelve years and was Vice Mayor from 1990-1992 and Mayor from 1992-1994. He is a recognized city administrator and executive that was the City Manager of Azusa, Ventura, and Santa Monica. In addition, he served as Los Angeles Deputy Mayor for Budget and Innovation.

Max Levine, Co-Founder and CEO of Nico joins the show to talk about his journey into real estate investment, the problem with our current approach to housing, and how Nico helps build equity for its residents and community.

Nico Echo Park is a public benefit real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests in rent-stabilized multifamily and mixed-use property. Considered to be the world’s first neighborhood real estate investment trust, Nico Echo Park offers local and non-local investors the ability to become shareholders in the properties it owns.