Affordable housing continues to fight negative stereotypes, generalizations, ill perceptions and the "Not in My Back Yard" (NIMBY) mindset that is causing extreme housing shortages across the country.
Two executives from Indianapolis-based KCG Companies offered actionable takeaways on how to counter the resistance and develop YIMBY — "Yes. In My Backyard" – during National Apartment Association's Apartmentalize conference last week in San Diego.
Kimberly Hurd, executive vice president of property management, KCG Residential, said companies such as hers are constantly told, "Take it someplace else," when it comes to proposing new development in markets across the country – generally the ones that need it most.
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