One Room at a Time Podcast

with Atticus LeBlanc

Solving the affordable housing crisis,
one conversation at a time.

About the show

Welcome to One Room at a Time, where we explore the bold ideas, innovative policies, and real-world stories driving solutions to America’s housing affordability crisis. Hosted by Atticus LeBlanc, Founder & CEO of PadSplit, each episode features conversations with thought leaders, policymakers, property owners, and changemakers who are working—one room, one property, and one policy at a time—to expand housing access.

Whether you’re a real estate professional, housing advocate, city leader, or simply passionate about solving the housing crisis, this show delivers fresh perspectives and actionable ideas that can make a difference.

Recent Episodes

Ep 01: Gayle Abrahams, PadSplit

posted a month ago

Ep 01: Gayle Abrahams, PadSplit

PadSplit’s CFO discusses some of the financials behind the company’s social impact model as well as her move from Corporate America to a startup.

Ep 02 Part 1: Eric Kronberg, Kronberg Urbanists + Architects

posted 20 days ago

Ep 02 Part 1: Eric Kronberg, Kronberg Urbanists + Architects

Architect Eric Kronberg explains how smaller lots, simpler codes, and people-first design can unlock affordable housing without subsidies, proving smart cities build small for big impact.

Ep 02 Part 2: Architect Eric Kronber

posted 13 days ago

Ep 02 Part 2: Architect Eric Kronber

Architect Eric Kronberg joins Atticus LeBlanc to explore how understanding development math and revising zoning codes can drive better housing policy.

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Meet Your Host

Host Atticus LeBlanc

Atticus LeBlanc is the Founder & CEO of PadSplit, the nation’s largest shared housing marketplace designed for the workforce. Since launching PadSplit in 2017, Atticus has led the creation of more than 25,000 coliving rooms across 30+ U.S. markets—housing over 55,000 people without relying on federal public subsidies.

A lifelong advocate for affordable housing, Atticus has been recognized nationally for his leadership in tackling one of the most pressing issues of our time. Drawing on his experience as a real estate investor, developer, and entrepreneur, he brings both vision and practicality to the conversation about how we can solve the housing crisis.

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One Room at a Time is produced by PadSplit, the nation’s largest coliving marketplace.