YIMBY
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about YIMBY
⭑ about YIMBY
The "Yes in My BackYard" (YIMBY) blog champions sustainable urban development and housing accessibility, advocating for more inclusive and diverse communities. It highlights successful initiatives, shares personal stories from GAPSS members, and provides resources for engaging in local planning and geography processes. By promoting a constructive dialogue, the blog aims to shift the narrative towards welcoming growth and addressing sustainable practices, ultimately fostering vibrant neighbourhoods where everyone can thrive.
Embracing Change: The Significance of Wîhkwêntôwin on National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
In this YIMBY Post, GAPSS VP External, Rylee Thomson explore's Edmonton's top neighborhood choice, Wîhkwêntôwin, which translates to "Circle of Friends" and symbolizes inclusion and diversity.
This significant renaming marks a step toward reconciliation, shedding the colonial legacy of its former name, Oliver, linked to exploitative policies against Indigenous peoples.
As we reflect on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we delve into the community's journey and the ongoing efforts to address the colonial history of Edmonton.
The Cautionary Tale of Liberty Village
In our first YIMBY blog post, GAPSS Member Robert Brooks, reflects on his experiences living in Toronto's Liberty Village during his undergraduate days.
Initially touted as an exciting urban hotspot, he found the neighbourhood plagued by accessibility issues, including long walks under railway overpasses and chaotic parking lots.
With a future subway line still years away, Liberty Village has become a quintessential example of car-oriented urban planning gone wrong.