I’d encourage you to keep in mind that when pitching plans, the ideas behind them simply exist in the world of theory. They have to be executed in reality. When you advocate a position to someone, you should be able to anticipate their worries, and lay out specific and concrete steps to address them. I have seen this in particular with YIMBYs there is a tendency to, as @Said Achmiz pointed out, trivialize concerns (or just ignore them completely as I’m pointing out with the crime).
I appreciate your comment, and I certainly agree with this part. For purposes of time, I will not spend too much additional time illustrating the specific evidence I trust that speaks to the change in the prevalence of crime in upzoned neighborhoods and the way quality of public services changes when the tax base grows, but it’s perhaps unsurprising that I view both topics as providing support for the YIMBY position, as opposed to the reverse.
And while I acknowledge the importance of proper messaging that acknowledges the concerns residents may have, I also believe there are No Universally Compelling Arguments for YIMBYism. Ultimately, somebody with the beliefs and preferences of Said Achmiz should not, from his perspective, support YIMBYs, and should instead oppose them whenever they try to change his neighborhood. I view this fact as inevitable, and the NIMBYs who feel this way as political opponents.
I appreciate your comment, and I certainly agree with this part. For purposes of time, I will not spend too much additional time illustrating the specific evidence I trust that speaks to the change in the prevalence of crime in upzoned neighborhoods and the way quality of public services changes when the tax base grows, but it’s perhaps unsurprising that I view both topics as providing support for the YIMBY position, as opposed to the reverse.
And while I acknowledge the importance of proper messaging that acknowledges the concerns residents may have, I also believe there are No Universally Compelling Arguments for YIMBYism. Ultimately, somebody with the beliefs and preferences of Said Achmiz should not, from his perspective, support YIMBYs, and should instead oppose them whenever they try to change his neighborhood. I view this fact as inevitable, and the NIMBYs who feel this way as political opponents.