New study shows NIMBYism is the biggest multifamily construction barrier

National Apartment Association | May 10, 2019

According to a new study, NIMBYism is standing in the way of more affordable apartment construction across the U.S. As rents continue to rise, a new study from the National Apartment Association analyzed the factors in 29 major metros that make multifamily apartment construction more difficult to achieve nationwide.

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