
When 200 people line up on a Thursday night to talk about housing policy, you know something’s changed.
Melissa Neighbour; town planner, founder of Sydney YIMBY, and one of Australia’s most talked-about housing advocates - joins Carbs to unpack the YIMBY movement and what “Yes In My Backyard” really means.
If you’ve ever wondered why we can’t build enough homes - or how density could actually make life better - this episode will change the way you see your street.
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00:00:00 - Melissa Naber's Early Life and Career
00:01:08 - Melissa's Journey into Town Planning
00:03:49 - Activism and Return to Town Planning
00:17:21 - The Yimby vs Nimby Discussion
00:18:34 - The Birth of Yimby NSW
00:21:02 - The Impact of City Evolution on Affordability and Community
00:30:36 - Discussion on Housing Density and Policies
00:31:19 - Inner West Council's Approach to Housing
00:34:14 - Rapid Fire Questions: Changing Planning Rules and Walkable Cities
00:41:01 - The Future of Housing Crisis
00:43:53 - The Role of City Design in Addressing Loneliness