Jan 21, 2024 10:30 AM —  12:00 PM A new framework for housing policy | Brian Phillips | Music: Maryanna Sokol | Weekly Sunday Gathering January 21 2024 —  The Montrose Center 401 Branard St #107, Houston, TX 77006

Main Talk Summary :

Few people disagree that America has a severe shortage of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households. But this isn’t a new problem—it has persisted for a century and is worse today than it was one-hundred years ago. The reason is the framework that has dominated discussions of housing policy since the 1920s. In this talk, Brian Phillips will examine this flawed framework and present his vision for a new framework for housing policy.

Community Moment Summary :

Main Speaker Bio:

Brian Phillips is the founder of the Texas Institute for Property Rights. His writing has appeared in such publications as The Freeman, Reason Magazine, The Objective Standard, and The Orange County Register. He is the author of Individual Rights and Government Wrongs and The Innovator vs. the Collective. His most recent book is The Affordable Housing Crisis: Causes and Cures.

Musician :

Maryanna Sokol is a Board Certified Music Therapist and native Houstonian whose original music has been heard on MTV, NPR, Houston’s own KPFT, and both local and national tours. With poignant, witty lyrics, signature lilting vocals, and a unique songwriting style that draws from multiple genres, Maryannna’s music will leave the listener wanting — and feeling — more. Maryanna recently returned home from 3+ years in California and is excited to be back performing at Houston Oasis. Check out her latest single & video release, “This is How,” which premiered July 2023, and follow her online for more information about her original musical “Future Love Story,” which she is currently working toward bringing to Houston audiences.