Morgan Mansa

Housing affordability is one of the fastest growing challenges in America.

In this episode of Changemakers with Katie Goar, Morgan Mansa breaks down what’s really happening behind the housing crisis, and why the solution is more complex than most people think.

Morgan is the Director of Housing Affordability and Community Revitalization for Wake County, one of the fastest growing regions in the U.S. She has helped drive thousands of housing solutions by focusing on systems that move people from instability to long-term housing.

In this conversation, she shares:

• Why building more housing alone will not solve affordability
• The importance of where housing is built, not just how much
• How thoughtful placement impacts opportunity, education, and mobility
• A real-world example of a mixed community that blends families, seniors, and artists
• Why the term “affordable housing” might be part of the problem

This episode challenges the common narrative and offers a more practical look at how communities can create housing that works.