Nimby Assessment

Possible NIMBY-Related Impediments

While Heart in a Home has received considerable community support for the 50-unit SRO, some individuals and organizations are opposed to the project. In particular, a law firm located adjacent to target property is concerned that the conversion of the building into housing for homeless and disabled persons will have a negative impact on the value of their property.

Click on the site control-related impediments listed below to learn more about how Heart in a Home could respond:

Concerned about property values, the law firm opposes the proposed location of the SRO and is committed to blocking its development.

• Background on the Impediment – Concern about Property Values
• Responses – Concern about Property Values
• Available Resources – Concern about Property Values

The law firm opposed to the project has entered into a “back up” contract with the seller and seeks to obtain site control.

• Background on the Impediment – Market Conditions
• Responses – Market Conditions
• Available Resources – Market Conditions

The community foundation has withdrawn its funding support, undermining Heart in a Home’s ability to meet contractual obligations and maintain site control.

• Background on the Impediment – Financing Risk
• Responses – Financing Risk
• Available Resources – Financing Risk

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