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Berkeley's making it easier to build more housing by tackling NIMBYism head-on. This could be a game-changer for other cities struggling with the housing crisis.
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More housing means more people can live and work in Berkeley, potentially boosting the local economy.
Renters and potential homeowners looking for more affordable places to live, plus developers who can finally build.
NIMBYs who don't want new development in their neighborhoods might be annoyed.
Berkeley Approves ‘Middle Housing’ Ordinance Planetizen
Is Berkeley finally ready to atone for its single-family housing sins? San Francisco Chronicle
Housing reforms will help California tackle living costs. Berkeley might show us how | Opinion CalMatters
Opinion | How Berkeley Beat Back NIMBYs (Published 2021) The New York Times
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