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Podcast: North Of Fair
Episode: NIMBY, Homelessness, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves
Description: This episode breaks down how NIMBYism—“Not In My Back Yard”—turns reasonable worries into barriers that keep people unhoused. We unpack the emotional fears, the common myths about who becomes homeless, and the structural causes like housing costs, low wages, healthcare gaps, and criminal-legal barriers.
Then we shift to solutions: more deeply affordable housing, prevention and emergency assistance, supportive services, and accountable project planning that treats people like neighbors instead of hazards. If the conversation makes you uncomfortable, lean into it—that’s where change starts.
every story we tell is a reminder that no is disposabl...