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[deleted] t1_jdicpnu wrote

Reply to comment by kier00 in A critique of Brave Little State's segment on Airbnbs by headgasketidiot

1 - NIMBY describes a behavior, not a class of people. You are correct that some people dangle affordability concerns in bad faith to try to block unwanted development. However, here there is real evidence that short-term rentals are having a major impact.

2 - That is anecdotal evidence at best. Tourist towns did fine before AirBnB using bed and breakfasts, motels, etc. The market will adapt.

3 - restricting short-term rentals is not unconstitutional, just like have local zoning codes is not unconstitutional. And the focus on the 25% is entirely appropriate given how difficult it is to develop new housing in Vermont (lack of labor and suitable land being major factors amongst others).

4 - again, there is no evidence to suggest that AirBnB is propping up the hospitality industry. If there is demand for it, other forms of guest accommodation will come online.

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kier00 t1_jdikty8 wrote

"The market will adapt" is what supposedly high minded people say when their proposed ideas will not affect them (or benefit them) and they have no idea how to account for those who will be negatively impacted.

How will the market adapt? How long will it take? What do we do with those who cannot adapt in time before they go bankrupt? Etc etc.

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hippiepotluck t1_jdivlu3 wrote

Air B and B has existed for 15 years. The market will adapt.

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