Code NEXT was a huge loss, but I don't think the NIMBYs will be able to pull that off again, because their entire tactic was based on spinning people's lack of

Code NEXT was a huge loss, but I don't think the NIMBYs will be able to pull that off again, because their entire tactic was based on spinning people's lack of interest into a conspiracy to change the code by stealth. The city is licking its wounds, but there will be another go at overhauling the code, and there will be plenty of public interest next time.