They actively like to block high-density housing projects. The NIMBY movement is strong. Having affordable housing would make their homes' values plummet and th

They actively like to block high-density housing projects. The NIMBY movement is strong. Having affordable housing would make their homes' values plummet and they don't want it. So, yes, to the detriment of everyone else. Which is really America in a nut-shell - "I got mine, fuck you".