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The Strong Towns Tension With YIMBYism

The Strong Towns Podcast

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Advocate for Small Units and Incremental Development

To address housing affordability, advocate for loosening regulations to build small units similar to starter homes of 600 square feet. Avoid fetishizing tiny houses and instead focus on filling gaps in neighborhoods with small houses. Flood the market with entry-level products to anchor prices and limit price escalation. Encourage incremental developers as a strategy for sustainable housing development.

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