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YIMBYs and NIMBYs in a democracy
FromDemocracy Works
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39 minutes
Released:
Aug 24, 2020
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Many of us are spending more time at home these days than we ever have before. In the United States, owning a home has come to symbolize the American Dream and homeowners have more political capital than those who don't. Over the past decade or so, this has led to showdowns at local government meetings between YIMBYs, who want more housing, and NIMBYs, who do not.Dougherty covers economics and housing for the New York Times and is the author of "Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America." The book focuses on San Francisco, but as you'll hear Dougherty say, he could have written it about just about any major city in the U.S. We also discuss the role that ballot initiatives play in the fight for housing, particularly in California. Born during the Progressive era to give more power to the people, Dougherty they've become co-opted by money and other influences that plague other areas of our democracy.Related EpisodesThe power of local governmentTen thousand democraciesAdditional InformationGolden Gates: Fighting for Housing in AmericaDougherty's work in the New York Times
Released:
Aug 24, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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