The Political Psychology of NIMBYism

Across the country, states are taking bold steps to address the affordable housing crisis by encouraging or even mandating that cities allow for more diverse and dense housing options. This national trend offers important lessons for us here in Greensboro as we grapple with our own significant housing shortage. At the Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC),…

What would you do if your air conditioning went out during the sweltering summer months? For residents of the Cascades Grandview Apartments in Greensboro, that’s not a hypothetical question. According to MyFOX8, the central air conditioning unit serving over 200 residents has been out of commission for weeks, leaving tenants like April Mays struggling to cope….

Did you know that poor housing conditions can profoundly impact health? One Greensboro community proved just how much of a difference collective action and advocacy can make. A recent Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article sheds light on the transformation of Avalon Trace apartments, once a hotspot for asthma-related emergencies, into a healthier, safer place under the new name,…

At the Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC), we know that a housing crisis doesn’t end the day a tenant moves their belongings out of a condemned building. For the former residents of The District at West Market, the initial trauma of displacement has evolved into a long-term financial struggle that highlights the deep fragility of our…

Affordable housing is something every family deserves, but for many across North Carolina, rising rent costs have made it harder than ever to find a place to call home. That’s why North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is taking action. This week, Attorney General Jackson, joined by the U.S. Department of Justice and nine other…

Originally aired July 30, 2024