What Is NIMBYism and How Do Affordable Housing Developers Respond to It?

Copyright

2021

Published Date

11/17/2021

Published By

Shelterforce

This story discusses NIMBYism, in which NIMBY stands for “Not in My Back Yard." In the housing world, it’s used to describe people who oppose new housing development near their homes—particularly denser or more affordable housing. The story also includes strategies and policy solutions that affordable housing developers can use to respond to it.