Civity Stories Webinar: Going to the ‘Heart’ of NIMBY Resistance to Affordable Housing

Civity Stories Webinar | Monday, October 6
1:00–2:30 PM PT | 3:00–4:30 PM CT | 4:00–5:30 PM ET

Join us for a dynamic and thought-provoking webinar exploring Civity Stories, based on a groundbreaking new report by Palma Joy Strand and Malka Ranjana Kopell, co-founders of Civity. The session will feature a brief presentation of the report followed by a panel discussion moderated by Ben Metcalf, Managing Director of the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley.

About the Report:
Civity Stories introduces a new lens for tackling the challenges communities face when trying to build more and more affordable housing in or near established neighborhoods. Building on existing research around housing narratives, the report elevates the role of relationship-building and personal storytelling as powerful and practical tools to foster inclusion and belonging.

The report:

• Demonstrates how story-sharing can transform perceptions, particularly across lines of difference
• Offers a path for communities to shift from polarized housing debates to deeper connection and relationship
• Spotlights video stories from the often-overlooked “weary and wary majority” — comfortably-housed residents who care but may not speak out in decision-making processes

This webinar is ideal for housing advocates, developers, local officials, community organizers, and anyone interested in creating more connected and inclusive communities through the power of narrative.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore a story-based approach to building public will for affordable housing. Sign up below!