Forget the NIMBYs and the YIMBYs, the YIGBY (Yes in God’s Backyard) movement is gaining momentum.

Many churches are sitting on considerable land banks that cannot be redeveloped under planning laws – with Australia facing a pressing social need for more affordable housing, is freeing up church-owned land for development a solution?

Former NSW Government Planning Minister, Dr Rob Stokes, who is regarded as a leader in sustainable urban development, certainly believes it is.