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Yard) The positive attitude towards new construction in the neighborhood. For example, YIMBY can be the attitude when affordable housing is being built in a town that sorely lacks sufficient homes and apartments at affordable prices.
Although slow to materialize, in 2019, Oregon abolished single-family zoning to allow buildings with two, three and four residences. Oregonians gave a resounding YIMBY in various areas. Contrast with
NIMBY.