NIMBY Insider January 2025: Vol. 1.1

YOUR INVITATION

The NIMBY phenomenon is widely known but vaguely understood, resulting in local conflicts over real estate development in communities across the country. The absence of knowledge and better practices has put the development industries at a disadvantage, favoring opponents who are adept at hijacking public hearings while facilitating crisis throughout the approval process.

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THE 7 TRUTHS ABOUT NIMBYISM

Here are 7 key truths about NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) that reveal the complexities and consequences of this phenomenon:

1. NIMBYism Can Exacerbate Housing Crises

• Truth: NIMBY opposition often targets housing developments, particularly affordable housing, due to fears of increased traffic, decreased property values, or changes to neighborhood aesthetics. This resistance can directly contribute to housing shortages, driving up housing costs and worsening affordability crises, especially in urban areas where demand is high.

2. NIMBYism Can Delay Critical Infrastructure Projects

• Truth: Large-scale infrastructure projects, like public transportation, energy facilities, or waste management sites, can face significant opposition from local communities. The delay or cancellation of these projects due to NIMBY sentiments can hinder urban growth, sustainability efforts, and the overall efficiency of public services.

NIMBY IN THE NEWS

• Politico: The YIMBYs are Coming to Congress

• Governing: Housing Shortages Create an Alternative to NIMBYism

• LA Times: Is Trump a NIMBY or a YIMBY?

• Urban Land: Lafayette Launches Community-Driven Initiative to Tackle Homelessness and Affordable Housing

• Solar Power World: Overcoming NIMBY Challenges in Solar

ON-THE-ROAD NIMBY TIPS WITH PATRICK SLEVIN

Kansas City: Step Back, Don’t Make a NIMBY Crisis Worse!

Patrick Slevin travels the country, helping his clients to prevent and overcome NIMBY crises threatening their projects. Watch his video tips, tactics, and thoughts that will level up your crisis management acumen.  

A FEDERAL SOLUTION TO NIMBY CRISES?

As recently reported by Politico, a bi-partisan group of Congressmen have formed the YIMBY Caucus in Washington, DC to address our country’s affordable housing crisis. This development, coupled with President-elect Trump voicing his YIMBY (Yes-In-My-Backyard) intentions will place high expectations on the federal government.

Up until now, civil lawsuits and state legislatures “pre-empting” local home rule have been the primary vehicles in overcoming elected officials caving to NIMBY mobs and re-election aspirations. It remains to be seen if Uncle Sam, led by President Trump and Congress, can overcome the failings of the notice and hearing process.

The NIMBY Insider will continue to keep our subscribers updated on this and many other emerging trends.

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ABOUT PATRICK SLEVIN

Patrick Slevin is the publisher and editor of the NIMBY Insider. He is considered the preeminent authority, consultant, and speaker on the NIMBY subject matter. He has published two Amazon bestselling NIMBY books, Breaking Out of the NIMBY Matrix and Never Lose to NIMBY Opposition Again!. Slevin heads his national public affairs firm, SL7 Consulting, and he is the founder of the Academy of Citizen Engagement.

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