https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/22/opinion/california-housing-nimby.html
A terrific read. Recall that Alison Alter (District 10), Leslie Pool (District 7) and three other districts are up for election next year.
Perhaps the most important thing happening in Austin is the rewrite of our land development code. Some will call for no change and do their best to fight for status quo (see the Council vote 8-3 to give the city manager direction for the rewrite).
If Austin is ever going to become more transit friendly, sustainable, walkable, compact and connected, and get away from huge parking podiums--we'd better get this right.
I hope all of you will do more than just watch from the sidelines--participate! Show up! Challenge Nimbyism and call out how terrible it is for Austin, for our people and our planet.
We have such an amazing opportunity here. Let's make the most of it!
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