DenverUrbanism The Rent is Too Damn High w/ YIMBY Denver - #17
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Apr 4, 2025 Rob Greer, a tenant's rights attorney and environmental advocate, and Anna De Witt, a passionate affordable housing advocate and special education teacher, dive into the challenges Denver faces in housing affordability. They discuss the YIMBY movement's goals, contrasting them with NIMBY views while emphasizing the need for community engagement. The duo highlights proposed legislation aimed at tenant protections and the creation of inclusive communities, urging listeners to join the fight for equitable housing solutions.
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Housing and Displacement
- Displacement is unavoidable without building more housing, as wealthier individuals will always occupy existing stock, displacing others.
- New, unsubsidized housing is expensive initially, like new cars, but creates movement and opens up older, more affordable units.
Zoning and Inequality
- Zoning laws, often rooted in discriminatory practices, have historically restricted housing options, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities.
- Saying "no" to new housing construction exacerbates this issue, benefiting affluent neighborhoods that already have established housing.
Welcoming Newcomers
- Embrace the YIMBY principle: "Denver's not full."
- Welcome newcomers to Denver, recognizing the city's opportunities.
