Bend YIMBY
@bendyimby.bsky.social
Advocating for housing of all shapes and sizes for everyone who wants to live in Bend
Great point from @melaniekebler.bsky.social
Having people of all walks of life is very much part of a complete community. Listen to the full comment here:
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Having people of all walks of life is very much part of a complete community. Listen to the full comment here:
www.youtube.com/live/eLSdylf...
City Council Work Session - 1/14/2025 - 4:00 PM
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January 22, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Great point from @melaniekebler.bsky.social
Having people of all walks of life is very much part of a complete community. Listen to the full comment here:
www.youtube.com/live/eLSdylf...
Having people of all walks of life is very much part of a complete community. Listen to the full comment here:
www.youtube.com/live/eLSdylf...
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This is our housing shortage. Not some far off bogeyman, but our neighbors
A plan for 20 apartments at 344 Nassau Street in Princeton was downsized to 15 units and then to 10 units in response to opposition from historic preservationists. The Princeton Environmental Commission has now come out in opposition to the plan with 10 units. 🤪 www.tapinto.net/towns/prince...
On the Agenda: Princeton Reorganization Continues – Council President Transitions from Sacks to Pirone Lambros; Fraga Not Seeking Reelection
Princeton, NJ – There’s been a lot of reorganization going on at the municipality and at the school district and even some news to go along with it. More could be on the horizon, as the Board of...
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January 12, 2026 at 3:33 PM
This is our housing shortage. Not some far off bogeyman, but our neighbors
2025 in review for Bend YIMBY. It was a rough year in a lot of ways, but a pretty good one for housing.
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2025 in review
2025 was a tough year in a lot of ways, but YIMBYs in Bend and Oregon had some big housing wins that are worth celebrating. The bad news first: Bend YIMBY is not a group that runs on money – …
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January 2, 2026 at 5:36 PM
2025 in review for Bend YIMBY. It was a rough year in a lot of ways, but a pretty good one for housing.
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Some critical distinctions inside! We battle for and about this issue frequently and as we’ve recently found from some research in Portland technically affordable can still be unattainable for many.
What does "affordable housing' really mean? 🤔
It’s a term that gets misunderstood a lot. Our latest blog breaks down the differences between subsidized housing and market-rate homes, and explains why we need both to address the housing crisis. 🏡
Read about it here: yimbyaction.org/blog/what-ma...
It’s a term that gets misunderstood a lot. Our latest blog breaks down the differences between subsidized housing and market-rate homes, and explains why we need both to address the housing crisis. 🏡
Read about it here: yimbyaction.org/blog/what-ma...
December 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Some critical distinctions inside! We battle for and about this issue frequently and as we’ve recently found from some research in Portland technically affordable can still be unattainable for many.
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The front page of the local paper has an article about middle housing - with a quote from @andersem.bsky.social and one of our @yimbyaction.bsky.social chapter leads, Ryan. As well as an article about single stair reform. Not bad!
December 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The front page of the local paper has an article about middle housing - with a quote from @andersem.bsky.social and one of our @yimbyaction.bsky.social chapter leads, Ryan. As well as an article about single stair reform. Not bad!
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This is 100 percent correct.
There is no possible justification for limiting e-bikes to 15mph but not cars.
New York Has a New E-Bike Speed Limit—and No Way to Enforce It
December 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This is 100 percent correct.
Everyone is welcome - come check out all the creative gingerbread creations this (Tuesday) evening!
Looking forward to seeing everyone next Tuesday at our annual Gingerbread Housing competition!
5:30 at Wildwood Bar and Grill (Box Factory)
Bring your completed creations - judging by Councilor Megan Norris
5:30 at Wildwood Bar and Grill (Box Factory)
Bring your completed creations - judging by Councilor Megan Norris
December 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Everyone is welcome - come check out all the creative gingerbread creations this (Tuesday) evening!
Looking forward to seeing everyone next Tuesday at our annual Gingerbread Housing competition!
5:30 at Wildwood Bar and Grill (Box Factory)
Bring your completed creations - judging by Councilor Megan Norris
5:30 at Wildwood Bar and Grill (Box Factory)
Bring your completed creations - judging by Councilor Megan Norris
December 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Looking forward to seeing everyone next Tuesday at our annual Gingerbread Housing competition!
5:30 at Wildwood Bar and Grill (Box Factory)
Bring your completed creations - judging by Councilor Megan Norris
5:30 at Wildwood Bar and Grill (Box Factory)
Bring your completed creations - judging by Councilor Megan Norris
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“While immigrants do add to overall housing demand, they cannot be blamed for the recent surge in home prices and rents... trends in interest rates and the pandemic-induced demand for housing were mostly responsible," says our managing director Dr. Chris Herbert.
www.newsweek.com/dhs-tells-ci...
www.newsweek.com/dhs-tells-ci...
DHS calls on citizens to report illegal neighbors to get affordable housing
"Want affordable housing? Help report illegal aliens in your area," DHS wrote in a post on X.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
“While immigrants do add to overall housing demand, they cannot be blamed for the recent surge in home prices and rents... trends in interest rates and the pandemic-induced demand for housing were mostly responsible," says our managing director Dr. Chris Herbert.
www.newsweek.com/dhs-tells-ci...
www.newsweek.com/dhs-tells-ci...
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If you want larger homes in urban areas to be available and affordable to young families then you need to build a LOT of studio and one-bedroom apartments. Otherwise, groups of adult roommates will outbid them for the 2- and 3-bedroom units in walkable neighborhoods.
November 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM
If you want larger homes in urban areas to be available and affordable to young families then you need to build a LOT of studio and one-bedroom apartments. Otherwise, groups of adult roommates will outbid them for the 2- and 3-bedroom units in walkable neighborhoods.
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More to the substance of Addison’s post, I lived in a shared 5 bedroom house for much of my 20s. It was mostly great, except for the neighbor who called the cops on us every day for 6 weeks after we built a skateboard ramp in the back yard until they told him we weren’t breaking the noise ordinance.
November 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM
More to the substance of Addison’s post, I lived in a shared 5 bedroom house for much of my 20s. It was mostly great, except for the neighbor who called the cops on us every day for 6 weeks after we built a skateboard ramp in the back yard until they told him we weren’t breaking the noise ordinance.
Jackstraw
A very tedious thing that happens in many contexts, but particular discussion on urban housing policy, is people jump in with some strident but indefensible position and then acts all aggrieved when someone calls them out with facts and data. Sorry! The annoying YIMBY spreadsheet bros have a point!
November 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Jackstraw
ND in a nutshell
"Woah woah woah! I was expressing my vague but intense reactionary impulses on social media to gain peer validation, I wasn't actually trying to argue substantively about anything substantive!"
November 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM
ND in a nutshell
Well look at that... plenty of new homes gives renters more choice, stopping rent hikes 🤔
bendbulletin.com/2025/11/11/b...
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Bend's surge of apartment construction flattens rent hikes - The Bulletin
When Ian Gray looked for an apartment to rent in Bend earlier this year, he had something not available only a few years ago: a choice. Gray, who moved to Bend for a job as the city’s first-ever urban...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Well look at that... plenty of new homes gives renters more choice, stopping rent hikes 🤔
bendbulletin.com/2025/11/11/b...
bendbulletin.com/2025/11/11/b...
Latest news roundup from Bend YIMBY. Including our November 11th meetup to talk Neighborhood Commercial
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Bend YIMBY News - 11/10/2025
Bend / Oregon
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November 11, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Latest news roundup from Bend YIMBY. Including our November 11th meetup to talk Neighborhood Commercial
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This is a great thread to help understand why some of our victories in the policy arena don’t always immediately translate to housing being built. Single stair convo anyone?
People love blaming parking minimums as to why the US doesn't build like this.
It's more complicated.
The lot couldn't be utilized corner-to-corner due to setbacks.
The project wouldn't pencil due to space lost for the large elevator, dual stairwells, and wide hallway to meet building codes.
It's more complicated.
The lot couldn't be utilized corner-to-corner due to setbacks.
The project wouldn't pencil due to space lost for the large elevator, dual stairwells, and wide hallway to meet building codes.
November 8, 2025 at 1:41 AM
This is a great thread to help understand why some of our victories in the policy arena don’t always immediately translate to housing being built. Single stair convo anyone?
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This was a huge Election Day for YIMBYs!
Our members have endorsed and supported candidates in races across the country at ALL levels of government, and we're seeing the impact of that support now 🔥
Drop celebrations about pro-housing champions who won races below! 👇
Our members have endorsed and supported candidates in races across the country at ALL levels of government, and we're seeing the impact of that support now 🔥
Drop celebrations about pro-housing champions who won races below! 👇
November 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
This was a huge Election Day for YIMBYs!
Our members have endorsed and supported candidates in races across the country at ALL levels of government, and we're seeing the impact of that support now 🔥
Drop celebrations about pro-housing champions who won races below! 👇
Our members have endorsed and supported candidates in races across the country at ALL levels of government, and we're seeing the impact of that support now 🔥
Drop celebrations about pro-housing champions who won races below! 👇
Come hear about Neighborhood Commercial in Bend from Kristin at @landwatch.bsky.social !
Next Tuesday, November 11th, at 5:30 PM at Wildwood Bar and Grill (Box Factory)
Next Tuesday, November 11th, at 5:30 PM at Wildwood Bar and Grill (Box Factory)
November 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Come hear about Neighborhood Commercial in Bend from Kristin at @landwatch.bsky.social !
Next Tuesday, November 11th, at 5:30 PM at Wildwood Bar and Grill (Box Factory)
Next Tuesday, November 11th, at 5:30 PM at Wildwood Bar and Grill (Box Factory)
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Must-read think piece from @ebwhamilton.bsky.social on the connection intersection of housing and family formation.
"To Support Families, Repair the Housing Ladder"
www.governing.com/urban/to-sup...
"To Support Families, Repair the Housing Ladder"
www.governing.com/urban/to-sup...
To Support Families, Repair the Housing Ladder
The cost of housing is one big barrier to family formation. But simply building more single family homes isn't the answer.
www.governing.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Must-read think piece from @ebwhamilton.bsky.social on the connection intersection of housing and family formation.
"To Support Families, Repair the Housing Ladder"
www.governing.com/urban/to-sup...
"To Support Families, Repair the Housing Ladder"
www.governing.com/urban/to-sup...
Huge. Time for us to do the same, because waiting for it to come from the state may take a long time.
November 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Huge. Time for us to do the same, because waiting for it to come from the state may take a long time.
They beat us to it
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has the chance to revolutionize the city’s streetscape, as other ambitious mayors did across the globe. Here’s how nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/05/a...
AGENDA 2026: The New Mayor Must Revolutionize NYC's Streets - Streetsblog New York City
We've already offered the low-hanging fruit that the new mayor could accomplish on Day 1. Now, it's time to roll up the sleeves for our big list.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
They beat us to it
Having just spent a week in NYC this 1000x over. And figure out a way to return some streets in the other boroughs back to the people.
the most obvious way for Zohran to tie his climate and affordability promises together is to get New York to build hundreds of thousands of transit-oriented apartments
An absolute must-read from @robinsonmeyer.bsky.social dissecting Mamdani's past work on climate, his campaign pivot to affordability, and the challenge ahead to thread them together heatmap.news/politics/zoh...
November 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Having just spent a week in NYC this 1000x over. And figure out a way to return some streets in the other boroughs back to the people.
The Feds are NIMBYs
The US federal government's spending on housing—directly through the budget, or through tax expenditures—amounts to more than $400 billion a year.
Only about 1/4 of that goes to low-income renters. The majority is spent on subsidizing higher-income homeowners.
www.urban.org/research/pub...
Only about 1/4 of that goes to low-income renters. The majority is spent on subsidizing higher-income homeowners.
www.urban.org/research/pub...
October 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The Feds are NIMBYs
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I got to see not one, but two housing projects that @bendyimby.bsky.social advocated for today.
A cottage cluster, as well as a larger apartment in a super central, walkable area. 2nd photo looks out from the 5th floor of that one.
Cottage clusters were made legal by HB 2001 several years back
A cottage cluster, as well as a larger apartment in a super central, walkable area. 2nd photo looks out from the 5th floor of that one.
Cottage clusters were made legal by HB 2001 several years back
October 26, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I got to see not one, but two housing projects that @bendyimby.bsky.social advocated for today.
A cottage cluster, as well as a larger apartment in a super central, walkable area. 2nd photo looks out from the 5th floor of that one.
Cottage clusters were made legal by HB 2001 several years back
A cottage cluster, as well as a larger apartment in a super central, walkable area. 2nd photo looks out from the 5th floor of that one.
Cottage clusters were made legal by HB 2001 several years back