Nov. 17, 2024
California’s housing crisis is one of the state’s most pressing issues today. As the demand for affordable housing grows, so does the divide between two opposing camps: NIMBYs (Not In My Backyard) and YIMBYs (Yes In My Backyard). These acronyms may sound like simple phrases, but they represent a fierce ideological battle that has major implications for the future of California’s cities, its residents, and the very concept of urban development itself. At the heart of this debate are the crucial issues of zoning policies, housing affordability, and the future of California’s urban landscape.