Post on Twitter from 2013 by Brent Toderian. Text says “What’s beyond NIMBY? I’m heartened by YIMBY (yes in my backyard) in laneway housing, and I think we need more QIMBY (quality in my backyard).

12. So I’ll keep calling for more badly needed density, more change, but always #DensityDoneWell. Listening/learning, smart design, multi-modal, with livable amenities.

Let’s keep talking about #NIMBY & #YIMBY. But let’s DEFINITELY not leave out my favourite, QUALITY IN MY BACKYARD #QIMBY.

Thanks.

QIMBY QIMBY is an acronym for Quality in My Back Yard. It is a suggested alternative term for NIMBY, Not In My Back Yard, emphasizing support for nearby development which...

#QIMBY (Quality In My Back Yard) has been added to the urbanism+ feed at the request of @walkbikebus.bsky.social

Thanks for the suggestion!

Suggestions are always welcome and everyone is welcome to audit the search terms on the discord too!