sfbarf engages in anti-"nimby" political activity, such as rallying for housing projects, campaigning for legislation, and organizing events. the press has referred to sfbarf as an "avidly pro-development grass-roots activist group" aiming to increase the height and density of buildings allowed under san francisco bay area zoning regulations. the "new york times" says of the group: "its platform is simple: members want san francisco and its suburbs to build more of every kind of housing. more subsidized affordable housing, more market-rate rentals, more high-end condominiums."