This is great from Tempe Councilmember Randy Keating: "If we care about increasing affordability in the city of Tempe, for those that didn't buy their house in 70s, then we need to take action to increase housing stock."

We asked Tempe City Council candidates where they stood on housing issues. Our view is that Berdetta Hodge, Brooke St. George, and Bobby Nichols present the best vision on housing for Tempe. tempeyimby.org/2026/02/27/t...

The 2026 Tempe Housing Voter Guide

We endorse Berdetta Hodge, Brooke St. George, and Bobby Nichols for Tempe City Council.

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Happy hour this Wednesday! Swing by Saltfire Brewing Co. starting at 7 PM for drinks and discussion.

A heck of a chart: in every single one of the 10 major US cities that built the most housing between 2017 and 2023, rents for older, existing units fell—often by quite a bit.

Two meetings on this TODAY: Meeting via Zoom at 12 p.m. Meeting at the Tempe Public Library, Desert Willow Room, 3500 S. Rural Rd. at 6 p.m.

Tempe YIMBY@tempeyimby.org · 8mo ago

Tempe has proposed an affordable housing density bonus, allowing developers to build denser and taller in exchange for renting a number of units to those making below a certain income. We dive into the details in our latest article: tempeyimby.org/2026/01/03/t...

Tempe has proposed an affordable housing density bonus, allowing developers to build denser and taller in exchange for renting a number of units to those making below a certain income. We dive into the details in our latest article: tempeyimby.org/2026/01/03/t...

Chapters 2-4 of the late, great UCLA Professor Donald Shoup’s book The High Cost of Free Parking exposed modern parking planning as pseudoscientific nonsense so thoroughly that many states and major cities have thrown out parking requirements entirely.

Reminder: there was nothing stopping Tempe from doing this.

Arizona Neighborhood Project@azneighborhood.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Last year the #azleg passed HB2721 to require cities to allow #middlehousing around their central business districts. Last night the Flagstaff P&Z commission approved a plan to apply the middle housing law citywide! Thank you Flagstaff for taking a lead in addressing the state’s #housingcrisis.

Three cheers to Flagstaff for––as of a few minutes ago––becoming the first city in Arizona (and maybe the entire southwest?) to legalize fourplexes on every residential lot citywide. And congrats to Flagstaff for Affordable Housing & @azneighborhood.bsky.social for leading the charge!

Arizona Neighborhood Project@azneighborhood.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Last year the #azleg passed HB2721 to require cities to allow #middlehousing around their central business districts. Last night the Flagstaff P&Z commission approved a plan to apply the middle housing law citywide! Thank you Flagstaff for taking a lead in addressing the state’s #housingcrisis.

Join us Tuesday from 5-6 PM at Cocina Chiwas patio for an informal happy hour to connect with Seattle Area housing leaders and local Arizona housing experts and advocates. Snacks and refreshments provided and drinks will be available for purchase. RSVP link below.

Every single report to shareholders from a large REIT includes something about how it's great that market-rate multifamily housing isn't getting built in high-cost coastal cities because the shortage is what allows them to rent gouge.

Open New York@opennewyork.org · 11mo ago

New housing stops landlords from raising rents—take it from the CEO of AvalonBay, one of NYC's largest landlords: "We're well-positioned… we face significantly less new supply. Land entitled for multifamily is hard to come by, the amount of time it takes to get those entitlements… sets us up well.”

On that note: Tempe YIMBY happy hour this Wednesday!

M. Nolan Gray 🥑@mnolangray.bsky.social · 11mo ago

I'm a firm believer in the power of the YIMBY happy hour. Effective movements are built on communities, and to build community you have to establish a personal connection. If your group doesn't have a monthly happy hour, and obsessively inviting new people, it's time to start one!

“I don’t care how much you love working people. They can’t afford a house because all the rules in your state make it prohibitive to build. And zoning prevents multifamily structures because of NIMBY,” ... “I don’t want to know your ideology, because you can’t build anything. It does not matter.” 🔥👀

Obama’s blunt message for Democrats: ‘Toughen up’ | CNN Politics

Former President Barack Obama issued a call to action for Democrats at a private fundraiser in New Jersey on Friday evening, urging those frustrated by the state of the country under President Donald…

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Maricopa County is considering some ambitious zoning reforms on county land. Tell them that you support more housing & flexible zoning laws! www.maricopa.gov/6159/Zoning-...

“Last year, the Legislature passed a law mandating cities and towns to issue detailed reports on their housing stock… …But seven months after the deadline, that data still hasn’t materialized.” open.substack.com/pub/arizonaa...

The housing crisis (still loading)

The housing homework is overdue … Cursing in text … And a big sign for Biggs.

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On August 4th, Tempe city staff will take feedback on a proposed "Middle Housing Overlay" which would allow Missing Middle homes on single family lots near downtown. This is now required by state law, but Tempe's proposed ordinance has two big issues. tempeyimby.org/2025/07/24/t...

We will be at Saltfire Brewing Co. on Wednesday 6/11. Swing by starting at 7 PM for discussion, drinks, and an all around good time. All are welcome!

Want the latest updates on housing news in Tempe and across AZ? We have a monthly newsletter with the latest news, events, and action alerts: eepurl.com/gFVf61

Super excited to be moderating this panel discussion! Not too late to register! #parkingreform #urbanista #reina👑

Parking Reform Network@parkingreform.org · last yr.

Join us on Wednesday, May 7th at 12 PM PT for a provocative discussion exploring the intersection of urban design and gender equity with: - Anna Zivarts, author of When Driving Is Not an Option - Paula Tovar, Architect and Urbanist at UNStudio - Ann Cheng, PRN Board Member lu.ma/2yye8g46

In a positive step, Tempe is moving forward with pre-approved ADU designs, which the city says should make it cheaper and faster to get ADUs permitted. ADUs using pre-approved designs will see Plan Review Fees waived and faster permitting. tempeyimby.org/2025/05/05/s...

Streamlined ADU Permitting in Tempe: What You Need to Know

Tempe City Council is making it cheaper and faster to get ADUs built.

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Hey housing peeps! 🏘Virtual book 📚 event with author @yappelbaum.bsky.social discussing his enthralling book on housing affordability. The event is free event! 🗓 April 27th 1p-2p Pacific Time #housingaffordability #zoningreform #BookSky www.urbanphoenixproject.org/book-club-wi...

A new poll of 800 AZ voters shows strong support for the AZ Starter Homes Act! @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social @kiringoff.bsky.social @azsenatedems.bsky.social @azhousedems.bsky.social @annahernandezaz.bsky.social @solorio4housing.bsky.social

NEW: Every Tempe elected official should see this polling. 58% of AZ voters support new apartments near them to bring down housing costs. NIMBY voices are loudest at city hall, but voters *want* new homes built. It's time for local electeds to take note. tempeyimby.org/2025/03/13/v...

Voters To Arizona Electeds: Build, Build, Build

Are you an elected official in Tempe? You need to see this polling.

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We're excited to be here on Bluesky. If you live in Phoenix and care about: - walkability - safe bike routes - transit - great urban spaces ...then we're worth the follow. 😊🌵

In a stunning new poll, 35% of Arizona born residents considered leaving the state due to housing prices 60% would support new housing built near them if it lowered overall prices Major indictment of the status quo: www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona...

More than 1 in 4 people thinking of leaving Arizona over housing costs

A new poll shows how big a problem the housing crisis has become in Arizona.

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TOMORROW: Swing by our happy hour at Saltfire Brewing Co, starting at 7 PM. We'll be talking about the latest updates on the fight for abundant and affordable housing in Tempe and across the state.

The Starter Homes Act would give more Arizona families a path to homeownership and complement the governor's existing Arizona is Home program. More homes available at better prices means assistance for first time homebuyers will go further. We hope the governor will sign this bill.

Multi-modal transportation and affordable housing were two TOP PRIORITIES of residents who submitted the recent budget survey that we shared last week. To better support those priorities, we’re calling on the City to adopt a Complete Streets policy and expand Missing Middle housing across the City.

Tempe is in the process of allowing naturally affordable Missing Middle homes to comply with state law. This provides Tempe with an opportunity to do more to meet its housing needs. Sadly, at the meetings it became clear the city intends to do as little as legally possible. tinyurl.com/2yhtpku9

Tempe to stall already minor housing reforms

Tempe wants more time to try and add further restrictions on building naturally affordable homes.

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The nightmare that awaits if YIMBYs successfully legalize townhouses!