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Politique locale et urbaine

E05 - Roundtable: What Is The State Of Scholarship, Politics and Policy in North American YIMBYism

Date: Jun 2 | Heure: 03:30pm to 05:00pm | Salle: FSS 4006

Chair/Président/Présidente : Simon Kiss (Wilfrid Laurier University)

Simon KIss (Wilfrid Laurier University)
Jesse Helmer (Western University)
Zac Spicer (York University)
Jack Lucas (University of Calgary)

Abstract: There is a widespread recognition that a leading cause of the increase in housing costs that plagues many jurisdictions in Canada and the United States is the slow pace of constructing new homes. In the recent Ontario general election, all four political parties included commitments to increase the pace of home construction in their platforms. As a corollary to this, there is an equally widespread recognition that it is essential to rapidly increase the rate of home construction. This roundtable convenes scholars from across Canada who are working on housing politics and policy to deepen scholarly understanding of the state of scholarship and policy implementation of supply-side initiatives to addressing increasing housing costs. As communities across the country grapple with acute affordability crises, understanding and dismantling barriers to housing development has become an active concern of citizens and governments alike. The discussion will examine multiple dimensions of supply-side constraints, including restrictive zoning regulations, lengthy approval processes, infrastructure limitations, and rising construction costs. Particular attention will be given to the political economy of housing opposition, exploring how NIMBY activism, municipal governance structures, and competing stakeholder interests impede development efforts. Experts will share insights from successful policy interventions both domestically and internationally, analyzing strategies that have effectively increased housing production while maintaining community support. The roundtable aims to generate actionable recommendations for policymakers at all levels of government, identifying practical pathways to accelerate housing supply while navigating political and regulatory obstacles. By fostering dialogue among diverse experts, this session seeks to advance solutions to one of Canada’s most pressing policy challenges.

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