Myth: New construction will raise/lower property values, and that’s bad
If you are a homeowner and hear about a change
Myth: Development doesn’t have to happen here
As kids grow up, they’ll need to find a nest
Myth: Cities are bad for your health
Cities are where people come together for work and community.
Myth – Traffic will get worse!
One of the biggest concerns about new housing is that
Myth: New developments only line the pockets of greedy developers
You might hear the word “developer” and think “bad”, or
Myth: We Can’t Have New Buildings Without Parking – People Will Still Have Their Cars
When you decided where to live, you took a lot
Myth: You Expected A Certain Type Of Neighborhood
You might choose where you live based on what a
Myth: There’s Not Enough Parking
Why wouldn’t you want enough parking? Don’t people need places
Myth: New Development Will Cause Gentrification and Displacement
New development and displacement often are intertwined. New buildings replace
Housing Myths, Busted
In 2021, YIMBY Denver will be digging into some myths