Mixed Use/Multi-family | I Hear Design RKTB Architects’ Peter Bafitis and Alex Brito join the I Hear Design podcast to unpack the affordable housing shortage, the policy and financing barriers slowing multifamily development, and how architects can design for dignity, durability, and long-term community value. Key Highlights Affordable housing faces challenges beyond supply and demand, including zoning, financing, and approval processes that increase costs and complexity.