112: Edd Hamzanlui, Founder of MassCan - Tackling Affordable Housing

For the first episode of 2025, Edd Hamzanlui joins Design Development to explore the critical issues surrounding the affordable housing crisis. With a deep dive into the structural problems rooted in historical zoning laws, Edd provides a nuanced perspective on the impact on cities like Greater Boston. In this episode, he shares his journey from Iran to the U.S., education and early career, as well as his insights on the current state of affordable housing and regulatory challenges. He also discusses his entrepreneurial venture, MassCAN Capital, and his focus on workforce housing in Massachusetts gateway cities.Throughout the conversation, Ed emphasizes learning from experience, continued growth, and the importance of a bipartisan effort in addressing housing issues.Thank you so much for listening and thank you for joining the Design Development community. Don't forget to subscribe to hear about the latest episodes dropping every Wednesday. If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend.Our goal is to help people in the industry identify opportunities for growth by sharing the journey of top performers. There is no one path. Success isn't a straight line. There is something to learn from everyone's story. Let's go!Leave your thoughts in the comments and reach out if you want to be a valuable guest on the show! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram & YouTubeFind out more at https://h-o.engineering/podcasts/

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