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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think YIMBYs are very good at what they do, for example stacking ANCs with pro-YIMBYs who then endorse any/all development. YIMBYs are running circles around those who care about this city but are less organized, House of Cards style. Tune into ANY ANC meeting, and see the chorus of YIMBYs on parade.[/quote]

You have it backwards.

The NIMBYs ruled the roost for the better part of 40 years, and finally, the YIMBYs organized to be able to at least provide some balance in the city. It is such a breath of fresh air to have some younger people engaged in our local civics to help shape the community how they want it as they age. They will be here for longer than we will.[/quote]

You're right-it's old liberal NIMBYS vx much smarter young liberal (in name only--they worship the almight $) YIMBYs. The old liberal NIMBYs don't realize they are being eaten alive by the baby YIMBYs at these meetings.[/quote]

No, the old liberal NIMBYs were playing by the rules of racial segregation and the vestige of red-lining. When they say "preserve neighborhood character" - what do you think they are trying to say?[/quote]

I think they'e trying to say, preserve green space, some parking, and the character of the buildings--not knocking down buildings that may be sfh or on the smaller size for clusters of condos. Some people would say this is the very model of a livable neighborhood. I certainly seem similar, charming streetscapes in NE and the rolling hills of Anacostia--though sadly, they have lost some pristine blocks of housing to new construction or vacant lots which can detract from aesthetics. What do you think they are trying to say?[/quote]

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