RECkoning with Real Estate – Ep. 19: PART 1 OF 2 :: Why it’s so dang difficult to build housing in the US with YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard)

In this episode, we welcome a special guest to discuss the housing shortage in the United States. We discuss why it’s so difficult to build new housing, and the reality that the U.S. is facing a genuine housing shortfall. Our guest, Leora Tanjuatco Ross, is the California Director of YIMBY Action, a national organization with more than 70 chapters across the country advocating for affordable housing. YIMBY stands for “Yes in My Backyard,” and the organization does incredible work empowering people to organize and advocate for greater housing access and affordability. Learn more at yimbyaction’s website.

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Extras:

Read How Burrowing Owls Lead to Vomiting Anarchists (Or SF’s Housing Crisis Explained) here.

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Twin Cities YIMBY

YIMBY Action (National)

Leora @ YIMBY Action

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#2$Bill Project – REC Blog

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