The Walrus @thewalrus.ca · 8d Calgary’s fight over housing isn’t just about zoning—it’s about who gets a voice. After public pressure reversed blanket rezoning, policy activist Peter Dormaar argues wealthy homeowners have an outsized influence over housing debates. https://thewalrus.ca/rich-block-affordable-housing/
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Pretty great article. My one gripe is that i think it’s extremely important how we define class. Using “working class” to define the lower third of earners and “middle class” obfuscates and confuses. Working class means sells one’s labour for a wage. Which is in opposition to ownership class.
NIMBY is strong!