YIMBY Coming In September

I'm not a fan of NIMBYism. So I'm thrilled to learn that there is something called a YIMBY Festival.
It will take place September 27th from 11 am to 4 pm in the Spadina/Bloor area, so mark your calendars!
Here's the scoop from the website:
"The YIMBY festival was founded by Christina Zeidler in 2006 as a result of her work with neighbourhood groups who were responding to widespread unchecked development in Toronto's Queen West Triangle. She realized that many neighbourhood groups were unfairly labeled as NIMBYs (Not In My Back Yard).

YIMBY is about promoting the role of neigbourhood groups as a positive force for change, who seek developments and projects that enhance the quality of life of the community, and bring the vitality that meets local needs.

This one-day event invites community groups from across Toronto to turn the table on politicians and policy makers, to educate them and each other about the issues that face each community. This is an opportunity for neighbours to meet neighbours, residents to meet politicians and politicians to meet community groups in the spirit of people coming together for positive change."
What a fabulous idea!
Cheers,

Vanessa