Ben Keyes

But thus far, we've seen prices grow more slowly in Minneapolis than in many other cities. And I think that that is something that we should keep a close eye on and potentially think of those steps as a model for other local governments who say, we want to do something about this that isn't necessarily drastic.

But thus far, we've seen prices grow more slowly in Minneapolis than in many other cities. And I think that that is something that we should keep a close eye on and potentially think of those steps as a model for other local governments who say, we want to do something about this that isn't necessarily drastic.

It's not going to change the fabric of our city or the culture of our city, but it's going to allow more development to happen, bring more people into our cities and allow them to afford living there so that they're not simply fleeing to less expensive markets.

It's not going to change the fabric of our city or the culture of our city, but it's going to allow more development to happen, bring more people into our cities and allow them to afford living there so that they're not simply fleeing to less expensive markets.

It's not going to change the fabric of our city or the culture of our city, but it's going to allow more development to happen, bring more people into our cities and allow them to afford living there so that they're not simply fleeing to less expensive markets.

It's huge. It's huge. I think we see a lot of people who move into a neighborhood and then refuse to think about how their house was built. So at some point, your home was built in that neighborhood. And it's sort of this idea that, well, the current number of houses in our community is the exact right number, even as our nation's population grows and grows. And so I think there's a tension there.

It's huge. It's huge. I think we see a lot of people who move into a neighborhood and then refuse to think about how their house was built. So at some point, your home was built in that neighborhood. And it's sort of this idea that, well, the current number of houses in our community is the exact right number, even as our nation's population grows and grows. And so I think there's a tension there.

It's huge. It's huge. I think we see a lot of people who move into a neighborhood and then refuse to think about how their house was built. So at some point, your home was built in that neighborhood. And it's sort of this idea that, well, the current number of houses in our community is the exact right number, even as our nation's population grows and grows. And so I think there's a tension there.

Now, some of the concerns and complaints are quite valid when we think about traffic, when we think about congestion, when we think about scarce numbers of seats in the local public school. Those are all reasonable concerns, but they're solvable problems. You know, when you look at the nimbyism movement. You know, one of the challenges is related to who has voice in our communities.

Now, some of the concerns and complaints are quite valid when we think about traffic, when we think about congestion, when we think about scarce numbers of seats in the local public school. Those are all reasonable concerns, but they're solvable problems. You know, when you look at the nimbyism movement. You know, one of the challenges is related to who has voice in our communities.

Now, some of the concerns and complaints are quite valid when we think about traffic, when we think about congestion, when we think about scarce numbers of seats in the local public school. Those are all reasonable concerns, but they're solvable problems. You know, when you look at the nimbyism movement. You know, one of the challenges is related to who has voice in our communities.

And when you look at the zoning meetings where these proposals are discussed, they're often held early in the evening on a weeknight when people with young families can't necessarily attend. And when the only attendees are those who currently live in the community, not those who would benefit by moving into the community. And so, you know, there's a real tension there.

And when you look at the zoning meetings where these proposals are discussed, they're often held early in the evening on a weeknight when people with young families can't necessarily attend. And when the only attendees are those who currently live in the community, not those who would benefit by moving into the community. And so, you know, there's a real tension there.

And when you look at the zoning meetings where these proposals are discussed, they're often held early in the evening on a weeknight when people with young families can't necessarily attend. And when the only attendees are those who currently live in the community, not those who would benefit by moving into the community. And so, you know, there's a real tension there.

And I think we've seen over the last few years a softening of those positions, a recognition that it's not just about my house, but about my children's houses and my grandchildren's houses and where they're going to live. We're seeing these initiatives in a number of different cities and even states passing now. That is, are seeking to override some of the strongest, nimbiest urges.

And I think we've seen over the last few years a softening of those positions, a recognition that it's not just about my house, but about my children's houses and my grandchildren's houses and where they're going to live. We're seeing these initiatives in a number of different cities and even states passing now. That is, are seeking to override some of the strongest, nimbiest urges.

And I think we've seen over the last few years a softening of those positions, a recognition that it's not just about my house, but about my children's houses and my grandchildren's houses and where they're going to live. We're seeing these initiatives in a number of different cities and even states passing now. That is, are seeking to override some of the strongest, nimbiest urges.

And you can see where they're coming from. But in the long run, that type of position just isn't tenable as a nation if we are going to address the affordability crisis.

And you can see where they're coming from. But in the long run, that type of position just isn't tenable as a nation if we are going to address the affordability crisis.

And you can see where they're coming from. But in the long run, that type of position just isn't tenable as a nation if we are going to address the affordability crisis.