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[quote=Anonymous]Was this article supposed to be pro YIMBY?

https://slate.com/business/2023/05/housing-market-affordable-real-estate-single-family.html?via=rss&fbclid=IwAR2H-orsHz75wBqBiaTc6CEa2kRsivUzDiaHV-eKT8meOq4ONtzXQbzqvEo#lhpb57pe6sj1nhc7s18

It just comes across as kind of sad.

YIMBY: We have to do this thing, it’s very important! We have to immediately “upzone” your neighborhood!  For these many valid reasons for which I will evidence later!

Homeowners: That seems like a big change, how about we take this slow?  We need more information and we don’t like the fact that it was pushed through against our wishes.

YIMBY: No, NOW.

*stamps feet*

Homeowners: You are being really weird about this.  What’s the hurry?  We have a bunch of questions about…

YIMBY: *Veruca Salt impression*

But it WORKS in NORWAY.

Homeowners: okaaaayyy…

YIMBY: Look, it probably won’t be a big deal, anyway.  In places where this has been done in the US they have barely built any multi family homes.

Homeowners: So it doesn’t work? Then why are you in such a hurry to…

YIMBY: RACIST!!![/quote]

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