Inspired by this great pod ⤵️ , in which another nationally prominent progressive says, "of course I agree w/ state & local YIMBYs on 99% of their agenda," here's a seven-item test. 🧵.
1/10
1/10
https://twitter.com/PEWilliams_/status/1945098075887808844
For each policy choice, state whether (A) or (B) is closer to your own views, even if neither one is exactly right.
/2
/2
#1. A state law upzoning major streets, commercial areas & sites near transit for multifamily housing should...
A) require 15% of new units to be deed-restricted lower income housing
B) impose a BMR mandate only if its cost is offset w/equivalent tax breaks for developer
/3
A) require 15% of new units to be deed-restricted lower income housing
B) impose a BMR mandate only if its cost is offset w/equivalent tax breaks for developer
/3
#2. The state law in Q1 should...
A) exclude any site w/ an existing rent-controlled unit or where a lower-income tenant resided in previous 5 years
B) allow redevelopment of rental properties if 2/3 of the tenants agree to a written, publicly recorded buyout
/4
A) exclude any site w/ an existing rent-controlled unit or where a lower-income tenant resided in previous 5 years
B) allow redevelopment of rental properties if 2/3 of the tenants agree to a written, publicly recorded buyout
/4
#3. States should exempt large housing projects on infill sites from "mini-NEPA" enviro reviews...
A) so long as developer complies w/generally applicable wage & labor laws
B) only if developer agrees to pay union-negotiated "prevailing wages" to each construction craft
/5
A) so long as developer complies w/generally applicable wage & labor laws
B) only if developer agrees to pay union-negotiated "prevailing wages" to each construction craft
/5
#4. States should...
A) allow local governments to subject new buildings to rent control from date of certificate of occupancy
B) exempt new buildings from rent control for first 15 years
/6
A) allow local governments to subject new buildings to rent control from date of certificate of occupancy
B) exempt new buildings from rent control for first 15 years
/6
#5. States should...
A) allow local rent control that caps annually allowable rent increases below the CPI
B) preempt local rent control if max increase < CPI
/7
A) allow local rent control that caps annually allowable rent increases below the CPI
B) preempt local rent control if max increase < CPI
/7
#6. States should...
A) allow cities to charge progressive real estate transfer taxes based on value of the parcel (e.g, 1% for properties < $1M, 2% for $1-5m, 3% for $5+m)
B) key transfer tax rate to value of units (so $10m apt bldg w/ 10 units is taxed at $1m rate)
/8
A) allow cities to charge progressive real estate transfer taxes based on value of the parcel (e.g, 1% for properties < $1M, 2% for $1-5m, 3% for $5+m)
B) key transfer tax rate to value of units (so $10m apt bldg w/ 10 units is taxed at $1m rate)
/8
#7. State laws that upzone infill housing sites or require ministerial review of housing proposals should...
A) exempt lower-income and majority-minority census
tracts
B) not exempt such tracts
/9
A) exempt lower-income and majority-minority census
tracts
B) not exempt such tracts
/9
Hoping for replies from @jeffhauser @ZephyrTeachout @BharatRamamurti @sandeepvaheesan @brian_callaci @GaneshSitaraman @BigMeanInternet @HannahStoryB @glastris @WeisbergNate and others.
This 🧵 is not a gibe. Qualified answers are welcome. Hoping to clarify the debate.
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This 🧵 is not a gibe. Qualified answers are welcome. Hoping to clarify the debate.
/end
@jeffhauser @ZephyrTeachout @BharatRamamurti @sandeepvaheesan @brian_callaci @GaneshSitaraman @BigMeanInternet @HannahStoryB @glastris @WeisbergNate Speaking for myself only:
#1. B
#2. B
#3. A
#4. B
#5. B
#6. B
#7. B
#1. B
#2. B
#3. A
#4. B
#5. B
#6. B
#7. B
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