Does ugly housing create more NIMBYs? 🤔 A new article argues that architecture shapes housing politics more than many people realize. 🔗 Read it and let us know what you think! 👇 www.worksinprogress.news/p/why-ugly-b...
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Everyone's talking about this viral photo. But what if they're missing the real story? Our Executive Director Laura Foote explains why this moment could actually signal a shift in housing politics—not a setback. 🔗 Read the full piece here: inpractice.yimbyaction.org/p/that-viral...
The happy hour celebration of the 21st Century ROAD to #Housing Act becoming law (yes, us housing nerds do that sort of thing here in DC, a delightfully wonky town), organized by Inclusive Abundance, @upforgrowthaction.bsky.social, @yimbyaction.bsky.social, & other orgs was a wonderful time 🎉🎉
Most homes aren't designed with disability in mind, but what if they were? 🤔 As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, we're celebrating disabled advocates and the role housing plays in creating more accessible communities. What's one change that would make your community more accessible? 💙
📍Michigan friends! Our YIMBY Plymouth chapter is co-hosting two housing policy events this week featuring planner and Arbitrary Lines author @mnolangray.bsky.social. 📍Grand Rapids | Thursday, July 30 📍Plymouth | Friday, July 31 Check out the graphic for RSVP details. We hope to see you there!
🏘️ What does housing reform actually look like? It looks like more homes where they're needed most. As San Francisco's first project under the Family Zoning Plan moves forward, Juliana Lamm-Perez from our SF YIMBY chapter explains why creating more housing is an investment in stronger communities.
🏫 Teacher shortages. 🚑 Nursing shortages. 🚗 Long commutes. In this clip, our ED Laura Foote explains how the housing shortage creates ripple effects throughout entire communities, and why a handful of residents speaking up can make all the difference. Watch more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuAM...
“Colorado’s HOME Act requires local governments to allow residential development on parcels of five acres or less owned by school districts, higher education institutions, housing authorities, transit districts, and nonprofits with a history of providing affordable housing.” @yimbyaction.bsky.social
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Hey all! I just posted a piece on the Pro-Housing Lab Chicago that took place yesterday! It was such a blast hearing from, and connecting with so many like-minded folk. Thanks @abundanthousingil.bsky.social & @yimbyaction.bsky.social #YIMBY
Housing Stock Gone Haywire: Who's Here to Help?
A recap of the recent Pro-Housing Lab Chicago and a brief on the state of the housing shortage.
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Missed the Governor, but loved seeing @drakefor10.bsky.social and other pro-City of Chicago, friends at @yimbyaction.bsky.social last night
🏡 San Francisco's comeback is putting the housing shortage back in the spotlight. Our Executive Director Laura Foote was featured in @sfstandard.com on why we need to build more homes while advocating for more immediate reforms like single-stair. 📖 Read more: 👇 sfstandard.com/2026/07/23/d...
Great cities don't stop at housing. They create neighborhoods where people can gather, support local businesses, and enjoy being out after dark. This article is a thoughtful look at how city policy shapes vibrant communities. 🌃 Link below 👇 www.economist.com/united-state...
Cities are rethinking what happens after dark
Making it easier to party is becoming serious public policy
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🏡 Behind every major housing victory is a community of people making it happen. Our latest blog explores how Colorado's HOME Act came together, why it matters, and what comes next for housing in Colorado. 📖 Read the full story now: yimbyaction.org/blog/colorad...
🎉 Congratulations to our July YIMBY of the Month, Ted Leffler from our RVA YIMBY chapter! Ted's passion for transportation and land use helps strengthen the pro-housing movement in Richmond. Thanks for everything you do, Ted, and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 🏡👏
Excited for our LAST TWO Better Steps to Housing comedy shows at Second City! We have an exciting lineup of guests including @aldermanmattmartin.bsky.social @drakewarren.bsky.social @abundanthousingil.bsky.social @lakeviewurbanists.bsky.social Tickets: www.secondcity.com/shows/chicag...
Chicago, are you ready? 👀 Join housing advocates, organizers, policymakers, and one special surprise guest for an evening you won't want to miss. Whether you're attending The Pro-Housing Lab or just the social, we'd love to see you there! 🎟️ Grab your ticket now: yimby.live/PHL_CHI
🏡 Colorado passed a major housing reform! What does the HOME Act actually do, and why does it matter? Our latest blog explains how it helps unlock more homes and the coalitions that made it possible. 🔗 Read more here: yimbyaction.org/blog/colorad...
Will others stop copying California's worst housing policies? 🤔 Transfer taxes are spreading, but they can also make homebuilding more difficult. Our ED Laura Foote explains why and what other states should learn from California's experience. 📖 Read all: inpractice.yimbyaction.org/p/the-transf...
🎉 YIMBY WIN! 🎉 The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is officially law. Months of organizing, advocacy, and bipartisan support made this moment possible. Today we celebrate. Tomorrow, we keep building. 🏘️
This could be a historic night for housing. 🏘️ If the ROAD to Housing Act becomes law tonight, it'll be the biggest national housing bill in decades. Our ED, Laura Foote, explains why this is just the beginning for pro-housing reform. 📖 Read more: inpractice.yimbyaction.org/p/the-road-t...
The Road to Housing Act Might Actually Pass
What happens after that? State legislatures give us a preview.
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Fixing housing policy takes people willing to challenge outdated systems and turn good ideas into homes. Join attorneys, policymakers, researchers, and advocates from across the country at the first-ever YIMBY Law Conference. 🎟️ Register here: www.yimbylaw.org/conference?l...
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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is making national headlines. 🏘️ The Daily from the @nytimes.com explores why this bipartisan housing bill passed Congress with overwhelming support, why it's still awaiting a signature, and what comes next. 🔗 Learn more here: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/06/p...
The Landmark Housing Bill That Trump Refuses to Sign
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Housing isn't "a big yawn." It's one of the issues Americans care about most. That's why the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act deserves to become law. 🔗 Read the full story here: www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Missed our latest episode? We've got you covered.🎙️ How did Virginia pull off one of its biggest pro-housing legislative sessions? Our ED Laura Foote, Will Wilson (RVA YIMBY), and Brian Goggin break down the strategy behind the wins. 🎧 Listen now: podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/h...
🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July! Today, we celebrate freedom and opportunity—including the freedom to afford a home, live near the people and places that matter most, and thrive in a welcoming community. Building that future starts by saying YES IN MY BACKYARD. ⭐
🎉 YIMBY WIN! NC is set to end parking mandates for most new development statewide. After passing both chambers, HB 162 heads to the Governor's desk and is expected to become law. Parking mandates increase housing costs and limit new homes. Ending them is a major step toward housing abundance.🏘️
Our lack of housing typically starts with local decisions. The Wall Street Journal featured our California Director, Leora Tanjuatco Ross, discussing why local housing debates transcend just a single neighborhood. 🎧 Listen to the episode or read the transcript here: www.wsj.com/podcasts/you...
How did Virginia pull off its biggest pro-housing session ever? In our latest episode of Infill, we sit down with Will Wilson, lead from our RVA YIMBY chapter, and Brian Goggin to discuss how the Commonwealth Housing Coalition helped move the needle. 🎧Listen now: podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/h...
