At Home, On Air Podcast Episode 51 | People First: Creating Spaces Without Walls In this episode of our podcast, we welcome Nichole Battle, the CEO of the Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation (GEDCO). In this compelling conversation, hosted by architect and AHWGO Executive Director Susanne Stadler, we explore the profound connection between affordable housing and community vitality. “What if affordable housing could transform entire communities, not just provide shelter?” Battle leads GEDCO, a Baltimore-based affordable housing developer born from a coalition of churches responding to their parishioners' needs. With her background in urban planning, landscape architecture, and real estate development—plus deep roots as a longtime Baltimore resident—Nichole understands that decent housing goes beyond four walls and a roof. It's about creating context: green spaces where neighbors gather, ball fields for exercise and play, urban farms that nourish bodies and spirits, and sacred grounds for celebration and reflection. It's also about stability—having a home provides the foundation people need to secure employment and fully participate in community life. “When we put people first, housing becomes something bigger—it creates spaces without walls that strengthen the entire community,” shares Nichole. At Home With Growing Older is proud to host At Home, On Air—a radio hour offering connection, community and knowledge to our participants. Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/edWRfMnDZkd Learn more, support our work, and register for the next LIVE episode of At Home, On Air: www.athomewithgrowingolder.org.