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Originally Posted by The Yen Man
How come NIMBY's are always saying "no no, we're totally not NIMBYs! We're upset because of the cost of the project and lack of consultation". Yah, like you guys care about what the project costs. And what's there to consult? You guys would just say "we've been consulted, and our conclusion is, not in my backyard!".
Just come out and admit you don't like having low income housing near you because it's going to bring in the poorer folk to your neighbourhood.
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Lol, that's exactly what one of the NIMBY's already said. From Troutman's post, just a few before yours.
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Originally Posted by troutman
This seems to be the thread for municipal discussions . . .
Rosedale residents balk at proposed affordable housing sites in pricey neighbourhood
http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-..._lsa=d5a0-54ca
“My concerns are the possible class of people that would be renting these affordable-housing units,” stated one resident, according to feedback compiled by the city.
“Are there reduced taxes for living next to affordable housing?” asked another. |