Solving Housing Through Efficiency - Interview with Ahir Khan Mayoral Candidate

About this episode

Jason Smith interviews Ahir Khan about his plans for improving housing efficiency in Greensboro if elected mayor.

Today on Beyond the Blueprint, Jason Smith speaks with Ahir Khan about what changes he would make if elected mayor of Greensboro. Ahir speaks to the continuing need for more efficient housing practices, from density to how the permitting process could be improved. Ahir plans to bring more technology and AI into the governmental process to reduce costs as well as improve housing for lower and middle income families in the Greensboro area. This is episode 23 of Beyond the Blueprint with Jason Smith https://www.akirformayor.com/ https://smithmarketinghomes.com/ https://www.triadnewhomeguide.com/BeyondtheBlueprint

People in this episode

Host: Jason Smith

Guest: Ahir Khan

Topics covered

• housing efficiency
• mayoral election
• technology in government
• permitting process
• lower income housing

Keywords

• housing
• efficiency
• mayor
• Greensboro
• technology
• AI
• permitting
• lower income
• middle income

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Triad New Home Guide, Smith Marketing Homes, Akir for Mayor

Places: Greensboro

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