Chattanooga is a city that people fall in love with — its charm, character, and momentum make it a place where families and businesses want to put down roots. But all that growth and opportunity comes with a challenge: NIMBYism — the “not in my backyard” mindset that can keep our city from moving forward.

In a recent piece for Business TREND by the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, our CEO, Gabe Thomas, makes the case for why resisting change could hurt us all, as well as better ways to approach progress.

From skyrocketing building costs to the affordable housing crisis, Gabe lays out why it’s never been harder for working families to own a home here — and how the only real solution is to grow smarter, together.

Give the full article a read here.