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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]NP. I have no damn clue, OP. The debates on here are pretty funny, though. The more earnest of these sorts come off as sheltered... And dare I say, [i]hayseeds[/i](!), despite the city-slicker projection. Between the two, the YIMBYs are probably the worst in terms of wanting to pave every square acre and pack 'em in. The NIMBYs aren't much better, but their position is one I'm more sympathetic towards because I'm shocked on some level at the reckless development and misguided attempting at trying to attract and please all.[/quote]

In our experience many YIMBYs are really YIYBYs - Yes, in your back yard!  Case in point are a couple of avowedly pro-Smart Growth ANC commissioners in Ward 3 who advocate density, changes to SFH zoning, etc.  But when a developer proposed to build a new apartment building next to the multi family buildings where the ANC commissioners live, they opposed it.  Another case in point is a prominent DC clergy member who advocates for upzoning and changes to historic preservation in the name of affordable housing.  His congregation has a huge parking lot near a Metro stop that could be developed (with underground parking) for workforce housing.  When the clergy person is asked why his institution won’t step up, he deflects.[/quote]

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