[EXPRESS] 'Changing the Conversation with NIMBYs'

Spaces Podcast

In this episode, Chris Adams, President and Founder of Balancing Act, joins the show to discuss their innovative simulation tool that is helping local governments engage with their constituents to collaboratively address complex housing challenges.

You’ll hear about how the tool works, use cases, benefits for governments to co-design with their communities, the potential to change the conversation around NIMBYism, and much more!

Balancing Act | Website

As heard on the show:

Fast Company Article: This ingenious tool helps cities avoid rabid NIMBY arguments over housing

American City & County Article: Public engagement on housing: Local governments can shift individual complaints into community-based problem-solving

Bloomberg Article: The Tech That Tries to Tackle NIMBYs

Podcast: SPACES Episode 148 | Co-Design

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Show Music:

Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll

Outro - "Back in the Days," by Mai Ligne

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