YIMBY
The "Yes, in my backyard!" movement seeks upzoning that would allow denser housing to be produced or obsolete buildings repurposed, such as shopping malls, into housing. It calls for overrides of local exclusive zoning ordinances to allow multifamily dwellings in formerly single family neighborhoods. YIMBY supporters include social-justice warriors, free-market libertarians who want no government regulations, and environmentalists who believe denser housing is good for the planet. It is opposed by selfish homeowners saying, "Nope!", like the group MAID (Montanans Against Irresponsible Densification), who want to preserve neighborhood segregation and are unwilling to sacrifice their quality of life and home values. Rewarding buyouts are being offered for actual homeowners who want to YIMBY in their own yards, and then move into bigger homes. (See Social Housing)
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