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		downut on Oct 23, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Long Beach has temporarily suspended container sta... But the key is who regulates, prohibits, etc. If that power is local, NIMBY always wins. These decisions must be made at the state level. Cities are way too fractured into myriad municipalities competing for jobs and "quality" housing.

8note on Oct 23, 2021 [–]

The power is with rich locals.

I'd assume state power is with the same rich folks, so it's still NIMBY, but the state can force it on poor locals. Woooo

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