Seven sure steps to reactivate your neighborhood

A vibrant public realm leads to successful businesses and additional economic opportunity. Here's seven sure fire ways to reactivate your community without breaking the piggy bank.

<h1>6. Be a YIMBY not a NIMBY</h1> New York City is an example of a city where YIMBYs have become advocates for new growth and economic opportunity.

They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. We all have heard of the term NIMBY. If not, find a vibrant neighborhoood that has become attractive for infill development and you’ll quickly come upon a neighbor afflicted by the “Not In My Back Yard” syndrome.

If your community is in search of ways to attract new development, consider embracing the opposite approach. Become a YIMBY by advocating a “Yes In My Back Yard” pro-development approach. If your neighborhood happens to be next to one overcome with NIMBY’s, utilizing a YIMBY approach allows your community to benefit economically from the adjacent district’s pent up market demand.