NIMBYism stems from biases strengthened by misinformation about what affordable housing brings to a community. Because the biases are so deeply rooted, it’s difficult to change NIMBYist mindsets. But not impossible.
In this guide, we offer tips on 1) identifying common biases, 2) recognizing how the biases manifest themselves in discussions about affordable housing, and 3) influencing the tenor and productivity of the discussions.