The debate over housing abundance and zoning reform has sparked controversy, with residents expressing opposition to legalizing more housing. Polls show a majority of residents opposing zoning for housing, leading to clashes over property rights and development. In Alexandria, VA, a survey revealed that 81.5 percent of respondents do not support zoning for housing. The issue has raised concerns about micromanaging development and the clash between temporary accommodations and permanent residents.
The clash between temporary accommodations and permanent residents: a battle of preferences. Who should dictate the market? Let's discuss the optimal balance between these two in our neighborhoods. Walter Block at #EconLog: https://t.co/HTMl2AJ0Zf
Alexandria ELIMINATES single family zoning! Expected to result in redevelopment of 66 properties and add 150 to 178 units over the next decade. Naturally a bunch of livid limousine leftys are spewing copium in the comments. I call it a victory. https://t.co/0HV8OMkdeK
People who say they support more housing construction thinking about micromanaging development... just a little bit... just a tiny affordability mandate, just a touch of historical review... https://t.co/POsKRe0BLu
The best time to stop empowering anti-housing NIMBYs was 20 years ago. The next best time is now. The typical development & rezoning public process has trained people to abuse others by dictating how & where new neighbors get to live. https://t.co/bmnmv8ESyu
NIMBYs should have every right to speak their mind. They should have no right to choose how and where other people live. Happening now in Alexandria, VA: "With nearly 500 responses, 81.5 percent of respondents in our survey said they do not support the Zoning for Housing…
Politicians: "Should we legalize more housing?" Residents: "No! Keep everything the way it is." Some of these zoning reform polls being distributed show a large majority of residents want to infringe on everyone else's property rights. You can blame the politicians for going… https://t.co/hRztarTpIv
Even if 100% of residents oppose housing abundance, that shouldn't change the outcome. Reform the zoning and let the power-hungry stay mad. https://t.co/DFYoAEvqKh