Episodes

  • Ep 2: Julia Sutherland (Building an ADU)

    Ep 2: Julia Sutherland (Building an ADU)
    Mar 19 2026

    Julia Sutherland has lived in Bloomington, Il for more than 20 years. She's always wanted to ensure that she did not have to put her mother in a retirement home, so she built a backyard cottage (accessory dwelling unit).

    Julia's is the first permitted ADU after Bloomington's zoning reform that she and Strong Towns Blono helped champion in 2025.
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    22 mins
  • Ep 1: Robbie Osenga (Catalyst Construction)

    Ep 1: Robbie Osenga (Catalyst Construction)
    Feb 8 2026

    Robbie is the VP of Business Development for Catalyst Construction. We hear about how he came to this line of work, how zoning and building codes impact his work, and the company's plans for the future.

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    21 mins