Blog•Mar 31, 2026
NIMBYs Are the Real Villains
Yountville, California approved a mixed‑use project called Yountville Commons that would add 120 affordable and market‑rate units at an estimated cost of $40‑$60 million. Prominent locals such as chef Thomas Keller and resort owner Gary Jabara have publicly opposed the development, citing concerns over studio size and community character. Their objections helped trigger a voter referendum that now stalls the project until a November ballot. The episode illustrates how organized NIMBY resistance can delay or derail housing solutions even in affluent towns.
