Covered, Smothered and Only $130,000

Between the Headlines: Columbus · Feb 5, 2026 · 57m · transcript

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Councilman Rusty Greene brings a bold idea to the table: three elevated, 750-square-foot cottages tucked behind a Waffle House, built for folks who want ownership without the bloat. We talk through the real economics of building small along with floodplain design, tree preservation, and the zoning flexibility needed to make infill sing. It’s a clear-eyed look at what “affordable” really takes. The councilman also discusses why this council makes it fun to go to meetings again.

Statewide education enters the chat with a dramatic twist: the House’s…