<div>November 10, 2026Event Date: Reading the reported comments proffered by Preston Schell in the Oct. 16 article “Developer: NIMBYism slows affordable housing,” I didn’t know whether to laugh out loud or vomit. NIMBYism is standing in the way of affordable housing? As Schell scoffs at those who live in subdivisions (many of which his company built), with a broad brush, he attempts to characterize those against more development as narrow-minded and self-interested. As for me, I am not concerned about what may happen in my own literal backyard. It can’t be developed any more than it already is. I am concerned about the entire region and environmental spoilation as runoff from development continues to pollute bays and tributaries. I am concerned about roads so choked with traffic that first responders have trouble getting through. I am concerned about mind-numbing sameness paving over character. I am concerned about a marked decrease in the quality of life for all who live in Sussex County. If that is NIMBYism, so be it. How about this? No more development applications should be considered unless they are for affordable housing (with clear and strict guidelines as to what affordable means) and infrastructural development. Will you support that, Mr. Schell? Then let us see who is sincerely concerned about affordable housing. Bert van Gils LewesA letter to the editor expresses a reader's opinion and, as such, is not reflective of the editorial opinions of this newspaper.To submit a letter to the editor for publishing, send an email to viewpoints@capegazette.com. All letters are considered at the discretion of the newsroom and published as space allows. Due to the large volume of submissions, we cannot acknowledge receipt of each submission. Letters must include&nbsp;a phone number and address for verification. Keep letters to 400 words or fewer.&nbsp;We reserve the right to edit for content or length. Letters should be responsive to issues&nbsp;addressed in the Cape Gazette rather than content from other publications or media. Letters should focus on local issues, not national topics or personalities. Only one letter per author will be published every 30 days&nbsp;regarding a particular topic. Authors may submit a second letter within that time period if it pertains to a different issue. Letters may not be critical of personalities or specific businesses.&nbsp;Criticism of public figures is permissible. Endorsement letters for political candidates&nbsp;are no longer accepted. Letters must be the author’s original work,&nbsp;and may not be generated by artificial intelligence tools. Templates, form letters and letters containing language similar to other submissions will not be published.</div>

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Reading the reported comments proffered by Preston Schell in the Oct. 16 article “Developer: NIMBYism slows affordable housing,” I didn’t know whether to laugh out loud or vomit. NIMBYism is standing in the way of affordable housing? As Schell scoffs at those who live in subdivisions (many...

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Reading the reported comments proffered by Preston Schell in the Oct. 16 article “Developer: NIMBYism slows affordable housing,” I didn’t know whether to l

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