The article pretty clearly said it was talking about a pretty specific set of beliefs belonging to an urban type of NIMBY. I’m sure you’ve seen this on forums for example:
“ Allowing private developers to build market-rate housing results in the construction of “luxury” housing instead of “affordable” housing.”
“In addition to lining the pockets of developers, this “luxury” housing raises rents in an area, leading to gentrification and displacement.”
From the article. And the title of the article says canon, because these are taken as axiomatic.
If someone wants a particular wetland or beautiful historical building preserved, that’s one thing.
But there are people who truly believe that building housing raises rents! It’s crazy and widespread. The article is describing that.
“ Allowing private developers to build market-rate housing results in the construction of “luxury” housing instead of “affordable” housing.”
“In addition to lining the pockets of developers, this “luxury” housing raises rents in an area, leading to gentrification and displacement.”
From the article. And the title of the article says canon, because these are taken as axiomatic.
If someone wants a particular wetland or beautiful historical building preserved, that’s one thing.
But there are people who truly believe that building housing raises rents! It’s crazy and widespread. The article is describing that.