Toshio Meronek

As the executive director of the Tenants Union of Washington State, Violet Lavatai (left) believes that YIMBY policies
do not actually help the communities most in need of housing. Photo courtesy Tenants Union of Washington State

Housing

The Growing Power of Seattle YIMBYs

The tech-funded “Yes in My Backyard” movement thinks the housing crisis can be solved by rapid development, but does it only benefit those at the top?

Jun 20, 2018
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