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.

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Sources for this episode:

Cities Start to Question an American Ideal: A House With a Yard on Every Lot | The New York Times
Research and Statistics | National Association of Realtors
Missing Middle Housing: Diverse choices for walkable neighborhood living
‘Missing middle’ is key to housing America | CNU
What just happened with single-family zoning in California? | Los Angeles Times
To Fix California's Housing Crisis, Look to New Jersey | Bloomberg
Los Angeles is a microcosm of California's housing crisis | CalMatters
California’s Housing Crisis | UCLA
There's a shortage of homes in the U.S. Here's why | NPR
Liberal Hypocrisy is Fueling American Inequality. Here’s How. | NYT Opinion - YouTube
More Articles from Strong Towns
NIMBYs are Right, Development is Terrible | Strong Towns
Why more NIMBYism might be good for neighborhoods | IndyStar
What Are NIMBYs Getting Wrong? | We Are Apartments | We Are Apartments | Medium
The Bipartisan Cry of ‘Not in My Backyard’ | The New York Times
Single-Family Zoning | Investopedia
Dave Chappelle Speaks Against Affordable Housing Plan in Ohio Village | Storyful (via YouTube)
Why Was Dave Chappelle at a Village Council Meeting in Ohio? | The New York Times
Is NIMBY a Bad Word? | The Atlantic
Are NIMBYs Selfish? | City Beautiful - YouTube
Not in My Backyard Phenomenon | Britannica

"Not In My Backyard!" Both Sides of the NIMBYism Debate