NIMBYism and housing development: A case study from Rowland Heights

NIMBYism and housing development: A case study from Rowland Heights

Los Angeles is enduring a housing crisis of staggering proportions, a reality acknowledged by nearly every elected official, business group, and credible research organization. Despite this widespread recognition, the pervasive Not In My Back Yard (NIMBY) attitudes continue to obstruct progress, preventing the creation of affordable housing and exacerbating the county’s housing deficit. A striking…