The marketing of suburbia was a lie. Here’s how we can fix it.

Suburbia was once sold as a picket-fence dream for the nuclear family. But as inflation and house prices skyrocket, the average American family cannot afford suburban life. 

Strip malls and office parks sit empty due to bloated rent prices. Could we transform these vacant buildings into affordable living spaces in the midst of a nationwide housing crisis?

Here’s how we can retrofit suburbia to fit our country’s current needs.

We made this video series, In The Arena, in partnership with Arena Hall, a community that explores ideas, tells stories, and funds projects–all to advance American ideals.