Otis Odell on Housing for Good Podcast
June 11, 2025
A conversation about how the built environment can quietly shape well-being and connection.
Otis Odell, Housing Business Leader at HED, was featured on Housing for Good, a podcast hosted by Chris Goodson and Karolyn Moore that explores how housing design intersects with social impact. The episode looks at how design decisions influence not just buildings, but the lived experience of the people inside them. Drawing from his work in housing and mixed-use environments, Odell reflects on designing with care for human behavior, emotional safety, and long-term community health. The discussion underscores the role architects and planners can play in addressing isolation and fostering more supportive, resilient neighborhoods.
