YIMBY
Density-supporting local resident
YIMBY is an acronym for "yes in my backyard"—someone who supports building housing, infrastructure, or development in their community.
The term arose as a counter to NIMBY ("not in my backyard") attitudes that oppose local construction projects.
YIMBYs typically advocate for denser housing to address shortages and affordability: The city council heard from YIMBYs pushing for the new apartment complex.
Direct effort for reform
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- grassrootsCommon people as political base
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
- upzoningIncreasing allowed density
density · infill · land-use · urbanism · transit-oriented · livability · stakeholders · community
Mass-to-volume ratio
- infillMaterial closing gaps
- transit-orientedPrioritizing mass transportation access
- walkabilityFoot-travel suitability rating
- mixed-useCombining different functions
streetscape · downtown · metropolitan · subway · public-transport · urbanization · livability · cosmopolitan
Rented dwelling units
- condominiumsPrivately owned multi-unit dwellings
- townhousesAdjoined multilevel residences
- high-riseMultistory tall building
- mid-riseModerately elevated structure or cut
mixed-use · multifamily · affordable · development · construction · residential · duplex · triplex
Sectioning areas by use
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- reformImprove by correcting faults
- land-useHow property gets utilized
- affordabilityState of being purchasable
sustainability · inclusivity · permitting · entitlement · variance · overlay · inclusionary · streamlining
activism
Direct effort for reform
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- grassrootsCommon people as political base
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
upzoning · density · infill · land-use · urbanism · transit-oriented · livability · stakeholders · community · engagement
density
Mass-to-volume ratio
- infillMaterial closing gaps
- transit-orientedPrioritizing mass transportation access
- walkabilityFoot-travel suitability rating
mixed-use · streetscape · downtown · metropolitan · subway · public-transport · urbanization · livability · cosmopolitan · car-free
apartments
Rented dwelling units
- condominiumsPrivately owned multi-unit dwellings
- townhousesAdjoined multilevel residences
- high-riseMultistory tall building
mid-rise · mixed-use · multifamily · affordable · development · construction · residential · duplex · triplex · fourplex
zoning
Sectioning areas by use
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- reformImprove by correcting faults
- land-useHow property gets utilized
affordability · sustainability · inclusivity · permitting · entitlement · variance · overlay · inclusionary · streamlining
- housingapartments, home, house, houses, homes