The YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard) movement, traditionally associated with liberal urban areas, is now gaining traction across ideological lines, with both Democrats and Republicans advocating for increased housing density in suburbs. This shift was evident at the recent Yimbytown conference, where Republican legislators from red states like Montana and Texas joined the conversation alongside their Democratic counterparts. The focus is on reforming zoning laws to allow for more duplexes and apartments in single-family neighborhoods, with the goal of addressing the nationwide housing shortage and rising costs. Despite differing motivations and approaches, both sides recognize the need for bipartisan cooperation to pass legislation at the state level. While there are concerns about ideological conflicts, particularly regarding social issues, many participants emphasize the importance of prioritizing housing affordability and supply over political differences in order to achieve tangible results.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/09/business/economy/yimby-housing-conference.html