NIMBY
Billionaire Marc ‘It's Time to Build’ Andreesen Is a NIMBY
Andreessen, who once declared it's "time to build," railed against building multi-family housing in the wealthiest zip code in America, The Atlantic reported.
Who Is Trying to ‘Save Parking Structure 3’ From Becoming Affordable Housing?
Santa Monica wants to tear down an underused parking facility in the heart of downtown and replace it with affordable housing. Who could possibly be against that?
An Oregon City Is Limiting How Often a Church Feeds the Homeless
But a local reverend isn’t planning to follow the new rules. “We’re not going to stop feeding,” he said.
Professor Asks for His Neighbors’ Poop to ‘Fight Gentrification’
A Temple University professor is asking West Philadelphia residents for stool samples with a flyer that claims "irresponsible development" may cause colon cancer.
Rich People Are Planning a 'Crusade' Against Homeless Shelters
Toronto scrambled to set up shelters, adjacent to an affluent neighbourhood, for homeless people during the pandemic. Residents say they're scared.
Toronto Apologizes for Belly's Canada Day Performance Because Old People
The height of "Can I speak to your manager?"
How To Be a Landlord in San Francisco
Being a landlord in San Francisco is like being a coke-dealer in the 80s. People are basically throwing money at you for doing nothing. It’s like finding a cauldron of gold doubloons buried in your backyard. It’s pretty sweet.
The Giant Chinese Odor Dome, and Other Sad Ideas for Surviving Our Future Cities
To contain a terrible stench, a real estate company in the Chinese city of Hangzhou covered toxic land with a giant tent.
Exxon Mobil's CEO Says No to Fracking … Near His Texas Ranch
Contrary to everything he's ever said, Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson says fracking is bad. At least, when it's near his million-dollar home.
Wind Turbines Don't Decrease Property Values
The real question is how much sea-front property is worth when its under water or bombarded by hurricanes?
The NIMBYs Are Mad: Vandals Caused $100k in Damage to California's Largest Solar Project
Vandals used a Sawzall to cause a hundred grand in damages to First Solar's AV Solar Ranch One.