Meaning of YIGBY | Babel Free

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Acronym of yes, in God's backyard, a movement to convert religious buildings and their land into housing units.

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“Under the umbrella of a reappropriated acronym, YIGBY or “Yes in God’s Backyard,” churches are partnering with nonprofit organizations as well as city officials to navigate⟳ the complicated zoning and financing options to transform⟳ their properties in ways that align with their mission.”

“The YIGBY model⟳ aimed to reduce⟳ costs by using land⟳ donated from the congregation, modular construction, social impact investing, and construction loans.”

“U.S. Sens. Mark⟳ R. Warner (D-VA), Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) today introduced the Yes in God’s Back Yard (YIGBY) Act, new legislation designed to help⟳ faith-based organizations and institutions of higher education unlock⟳ the promise⟳ of their existing land⟳ holdings by transforming underused property into much-needed affordable housing.”

“Similarly, mild forms of YIGBY ordinances sometimes limit⟳ the maximum height or density of housing to that in the surrounding neighborhood, but stronger forms sometimes allow⟳ taller buildings, particularly if the resulting housing will be affordable.”

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