Small‑Town Housing, Big Feelings

In Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, housing debates are tied to favorite trees, familiar views, flood scars, and whether younger residents can afford to stay. Planning commissioner and neighborhood organizer Taylor Lightman talks about what it’s like to rewrite zoning in the same place you grew up. He explains how a housing committee rallied around ADUs, why they rolled back strict parking and owner‑occupancy rules, and how they worked through worries about students, flooding, and change itself. The conversation paints a detailed picture of housing reform in a small town that wants to welcome more neighbors without losing its character.

ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES

• Taylor Lightman (LinkedIn)
• Not Just Bikes & Strong Towns Youtube Playlist (Youtube)
• Local Recommendations:‍
  
  • Mondragon Books
  • Lewisburg Farmers Market
  • Campus Theatre
• Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram)
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