Lately I've been wondering, "why YIMBY?" As in, why do I not only care so much about cities, but also that others may also share in the experiences that they provide? And why are my blind spots so glaring (and what can I do about them)? A recent write-up by Strong Towns' Chuck Marohn got me thinking about my own place and space, and why I keep coming back to caring about issues of urbanity, livability, sustainability, and opportunity. Why I keep sticking my neck out to argue for more housing, in an environment where that perspective is often treated with hostility.
And one thing keeps standing out for me: it's because I'm gay.
If you'll indulge me a few more paragraphs, I'd like to unpack this a bit.
