EPISODE · Apr 11, 2022 · 1H 9M
"Not In My Backyard!" Both Sides of the NIMBYism Debate
from Mad Mad World · host Lacer Media
NIMBY (standing for "Not in My Backyard") is a phenomenon (and group of people) Los cannot stop talking about. Whether it's Dave Chappelle or his neighbors in California—if you ask Los, NIMBYs are a huge reason why the housing crisis seems to be getting worse and worse. But are NIMBYs really THAT bad? Is there a legitimate case for their opposition to the new development in their communities? Los and Bertram roll up their sleeves to debate the cases for and against NIMBYism. Don't let all the talk about zoning and housing fool you—you don't want to miss this one. You might find out you're a NIMBY after listening to this episode 🤷 or maybe not. Thank you for listening. We love you! Please leave a rating and review wherever you're listening to this pod. Don't forget—it's a Mad Mad World!Follow us on social media: Instagram: @madmadworldpodReddit: r/madmadworldpodEmail us: [email protected] for this episode: Cities Start to Question an American Ideal: A House With a Yard on Every Lot | The New York TimesResearch and Statistics | National Association of RealtorsMissing Middle Housing: Diverse choices for walkable neighborhood living‘Missing middle’ is key to housing America | CNUWhat just happened with single-family zoning in California? | Los Angeles TimesTo Fix California's Housing Crisis, Look to New Jersey | BloombergLos Angeles is a microcosm of California's housing crisis | CalMattersCalifornia’s Housing Crisis | UCLAThere's a shortage of homes in the U.S. Here's why | NPR Liberal Hypocrisy is Fueling American Inequality. Here’s How. | NYT Opinion - YouTubeMore Articles from Strong TownsNIMBYs are Right, Development is Terrible | Strong TownsWhy more NIMBYism might be good for neighborhoods | IndyStarWhat Are NIMBYs Getting Wrong? | We Are Apartments | We Are Apartments | MediumThe Bipartisan Cry of ‘Not in My Backyard’ | The New York TimesSingle-Family Zoning | Investopedia<a...
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NIMBY (standing for "Not in My Backyard") is a phenomenon and group of people Los cannot stop talking about. Whether it's Dave Chappelle or his neighbors in California, if you ask Los, NIMBYs are a huge reason why the housing crisis seems to be getting worse and worse. But are NIMBYs THAT bad? Is there a legitimate case for their opposition to the new development they work so to oppose? Los and Bertram roll up their sleeves and debate the cases for and against NIMBYism. Don't let all the talk about zoning and housing fool you—you don't want to miss this one. You might find out you're a NIMBY after listening to this episode 🤷 Thank you for listening. We love you! Please leave a rating and review wherever you're listening to this pod. Don't forget—it's a Mad Mad World! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @madmadworldpod Reddit: r/madmadworldpod Email us: [email protected]
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