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Welcome to Sydney Says Yes.

Welcome to Sydney Says Yes.  We are a new pro-people, pro-housing movement with a vision for a better Sydney. We believe in a Sydney that is walkable, affordable, sustainable, and enjoyable - and so much more. We are inspired by Yes In My Back Yard (YIMBY) movements here in Australia and around the world. What's the problem?  Sydney has some of the most expensive housing in the world. The main reason is that we aren't building enough of it. That needs to change. Our planning system makes it easy to say "No", and our political system gives a sugar hit to MPs who "stop overdevelopment".  Supporting housing is principled and popular, but it takes leadership.   What can you do about it?  If you want to change the way people and governments think and speak about density, then we are for you.  If you want to make it easier for governments and communities to say "Yes" to more housing, and you want  to build a better city - one that says "Yes In My Ba...