DC YIMBYs
@dcyimbys.bsky.social
Washingtonians for a more affordable, accessible city. Follow along for commentary on DC land use.
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Interesting: @brianneknadeau.bsky.social has a new bill that would require that D.C.'s mayor set five-year goals for housing construction (affordable and market) and give them additional authority to propose ways to reduce barriers to construction in places that don't meet the goals.
December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Interesting: @brianneknadeau.bsky.social has a new bill that would require that D.C.'s mayor set five-year goals for housing construction (affordable and market) and give them additional authority to propose ways to reduce barriers to construction in places that don't meet the goals.
Jesus was born in a manger because Joseph and Mary, called to Bethlehem for a Roman census, were unable to find another room in town. Today, zoning rules make this illegal. In this essay, I will 1/83
December 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Jesus was born in a manger because Joseph and Mary, called to Bethlehem for a Roman census, were unable to find another room in town. Today, zoning rules make this illegal. In this essay, I will 1/83
What a turnout! Thanks to everyone who came out last night and especially to @justineunderhill.bsky.social.
Together we can make DC a more affordable, inclusive city!
Together we can make DC a more affordable, inclusive city!
December 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
What a turnout! Thanks to everyone who came out last night and especially to @justineunderhill.bsky.social.
Together we can make DC a more affordable, inclusive city!
Together we can make DC a more affordable, inclusive city!
Reminder that our happy hour is today! So excited to see people!
Our December happy hour is coming up, featuring the one and only @justineunderhill.bsky.social!
Come join us for a great presentation from a local elected official about housing, urbanism, and the systems that shape our lives.
actionnetwork.org/events/dc-yi...
Come join us for a great presentation from a local elected official about housing, urbanism, and the systems that shape our lives.
actionnetwork.org/events/dc-yi...
December 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Reminder that our happy hour is today! So excited to see people!
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cities are inherently dynamic, with cultures mixing and commerce booming on every corner in a high density area. it’s been that way since the Sumerian city-states, 1600s New Amsterdam, and present day Paris.
without enough housing for everyone, that’s when the stagnation and decay sets in.
without enough housing for everyone, that’s when the stagnation and decay sets in.
Great article from the former @OPinDC Director Andrew Trueblood on the inevitability of change in a city.
The tragic thing about the vacuum repair shop is it may actually have survived with more people in the area. Much denser parts of the city support...
www.trueblood.city/newsletters/...
The tragic thing about the vacuum repair shop is it may actually have survived with more people in the area. Much denser parts of the city support...
www.trueblood.city/newsletters/...
December 3, 2025 at 3:55 AM
cities are inherently dynamic, with cultures mixing and commerce booming on every corner in a high density area. it’s been that way since the Sumerian city-states, 1600s New Amsterdam, and present day Paris.
without enough housing for everyone, that’s when the stagnation and decay sets in.
without enough housing for everyone, that’s when the stagnation and decay sets in.
Great article from the former @OPinDC Director Andrew Trueblood on the inevitability of change in a city.
The tragic thing about the vacuum repair shop is it may actually have survived with more people in the area. Much denser parts of the city support...
www.trueblood.city/newsletters/...
The tragic thing about the vacuum repair shop is it may actually have survived with more people in the area. Much denser parts of the city support...
www.trueblood.city/newsletters/...
December 3, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Great article from the former @OPinDC Director Andrew Trueblood on the inevitability of change in a city.
The tragic thing about the vacuum repair shop is it may actually have survived with more people in the area. Much denser parts of the city support...
www.trueblood.city/newsletters/...
The tragic thing about the vacuum repair shop is it may actually have survived with more people in the area. Much denser parts of the city support...
www.trueblood.city/newsletters/...
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@dcyimbys.bsky.social @baltpop.org @alexgoyette.bsky.social @janefgreen.bsky.social Just for fun, I made a map of what SB 79 would do to the DC/Baltimore region if it were passed here!
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/e...
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/e...
SB 79, applied to DC metro area - Google My Maps
This is an application of SB 79's standards to the DC area. This only takes into account §65912.157 (a)-(b), which set out the TOD radii that the bill is most famous for, and ignores the loophole rega...
www.google.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:06 AM
@dcyimbys.bsky.social @baltpop.org @alexgoyette.bsky.social @janefgreen.bsky.social Just for fun, I made a map of what SB 79 would do to the DC/Baltimore region if it were passed here!
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/e...
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/e...
Really interesting! This would both be very impactful and also not make as big a difference as I would have thought.
@dcyimbys.bsky.social @baltpop.org @alexgoyette.bsky.social @janefgreen.bsky.social Just for fun, I made a map of what SB 79 would do to the DC/Baltimore region if it were passed here!
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/e...
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/e...
SB 79, applied to DC metro area - Google My Maps
This is an application of SB 79's standards to the DC area. This only takes into account §65912.157 (a)-(b), which set out the TOD radii that the bill is most famous for, and ignores the loophole rega...
www.google.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Really interesting! This would both be very impactful and also not make as big a difference as I would have thought.
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Happy Thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! Today we're grateful for everyone who's made our city the best city in the world and everyone fighting to make it even better.
Together we can build a vibrant, affordable DC for everyone!
Together we can build a vibrant, affordable DC for everyone!
November 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! Today we're grateful for everyone who's made our city the best city in the world and everyone fighting to make it even better.
Together we can build a vibrant, affordable DC for everyone!
Together we can build a vibrant, affordable DC for everyone!
If downzoning leads to fewer new homes and more racial segregation, what do we think upzoning does?
What happens when you downzone?
Our new open-access research paper in @findingspress.org investigates effects of decades of downzoning in Chicago.
Findings:
—Downzoned areas added 1/7th of the new units as comparable non-downzoned areas;
—Downzoned areas became more white & were more expensive.
Our new open-access research paper in @findingspress.org investigates effects of decades of downzoning in Chicago.
Findings:
—Downzoned areas added 1/7th of the new units as comparable non-downzoned areas;
—Downzoned areas became more white & were more expensive.
Downzoning Chicago: How Local Land Use Policy Has Reduced Housing Construction and Reinforced Segregation | Published in Findings
By Yonah Freemark, George Kisiel. Downzonings were used by US cities in the postwar period to preserve neighborhood character. These land-use policies were associated with lower housing supply, higher...
findingspress.org
November 27, 2025 at 1:50 AM
If downzoning leads to fewer new homes and more racial segregation, what do we think upzoning does?
Hey @safeway.bsky.social can we get this in DC?
Almost every Safeway in San Francisco is planning a total rebuild into "housing over grocery." At least three recent proposals. Meanwhile, zero proposals from Safeway in the East Bay. sfyimby.com/2025/11/prel... sfyimby.com/2025/11/perm... sfyimby.com/2025/11/bern...
Preliminary Plans Filed For Safeway in Outer Richmond, San Francisco - San Francisco YIMBY
Preliminary plans have been filed for an eight-story apartment complex at 850 La Playa Street in San Francisco’s Richmond District. The project will...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Hey @safeway.bsky.social can we get this in DC?
Interesting paper from AEI promoting "light touch density" in DC. A strong case for a simple concept - allow duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes everywhere in DC!
It would boost homeownership and allow more starter homes in exclusionary, high-opportunity neighborhoods.
bsky.app/profile/ggwa...
It would boost homeownership and allow more starter homes in exclusionary, high-opportunity neighborhoods.
bsky.app/profile/ggwa...
Greater Greater Washington (@ggwash.org)
It would only take a light touch to light the way for more homes in the District’s lowest-density neighborhoods.…
bsky.app
November 21, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Interesting paper from AEI promoting "light touch density" in DC. A strong case for a simple concept - allow duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes everywhere in DC!
It would boost homeownership and allow more starter homes in exclusionary, high-opportunity neighborhoods.
bsky.app/profile/ggwa...
It would boost homeownership and allow more starter homes in exclusionary, high-opportunity neighborhoods.
bsky.app/profile/ggwa...
Genuinely so excited for our next happy hour!
For those not familiar, our guest, Justine Underhill, has a fantastic urbanism-focused YouTube channel. Here's one really good video to get you started: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQW4...
For those not familiar, our guest, Justine Underhill, has a fantastic urbanism-focused YouTube channel. Here's one really good video to get you started: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQW4...
DC YIMBYs (@dcyimbys.bsky.social)
Our December happy hour is coming up, featuring the one and only @justineunderhill.bsky.social! Come join us for a great presentation from a local elected official about housing, urbanism, and the…
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November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Genuinely so excited for our next happy hour!
For those not familiar, our guest, Justine Underhill, has a fantastic urbanism-focused YouTube channel. Here's one really good video to get you started: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQW4...
For those not familiar, our guest, Justine Underhill, has a fantastic urbanism-focused YouTube channel. Here's one really good video to get you started: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQW4...
Our Neighbor to the North is eating our lunch when it comes to allowing new homes. They got rid of parking mandates and are poised to eliminate exclusionary zoning, too! Will @OPinDC draft a comp plan anything close to what Baltimore has been passing?
archive.is/qXdY0
archive.is/qXdY0
November 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Our Neighbor to the North is eating our lunch when it comes to allowing new homes. They got rid of parking mandates and are poised to eliminate exclusionary zoning, too! Will @OPinDC draft a comp plan anything close to what Baltimore has been passing?
archive.is/qXdY0
archive.is/qXdY0
Our December happy hour is coming up, featuring the one and only @justineunderhill.bsky.social!
Come join us for a great presentation from a local elected official about housing, urbanism, and the systems that shape our lives.
actionnetwork.org/events/dc-yi...
Come join us for a great presentation from a local elected official about housing, urbanism, and the systems that shape our lives.
actionnetwork.org/events/dc-yi...
November 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Our December happy hour is coming up, featuring the one and only @justineunderhill.bsky.social!
Come join us for a great presentation from a local elected official about housing, urbanism, and the systems that shape our lives.
actionnetwork.org/events/dc-yi...
Come join us for a great presentation from a local elected official about housing, urbanism, and the systems that shape our lives.
actionnetwork.org/events/dc-yi...
Good work by GGWash digging into the written and verbal comments on the Chevy Chase Civic Center to find that there's significant support for more housing on the site.
61% of written comments to DMPED that had an opinion on housing supported it!
61% of written comments to DMPED that had an opinion on housing supported it!
November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Good work by GGWash digging into the written and verbal comments on the Chevy Chase Civic Center to find that there's significant support for more housing on the site.
61% of written comments to DMPED that had an opinion on housing supported it!
61% of written comments to DMPED that had an opinion on housing supported it!
This is some great reporting from @wcp.bsky.social, and it's awful we're losing $35M in affordable housing credits because of agency dysfunction.
But can anyone explain the issue being described here? Do we lose the 2020 credits or something?
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7742...
But can anyone explain the issue being described here? Do we lose the 2020 credits or something?
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7742...
November 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
This is some great reporting from @wcp.bsky.social, and it's awful we're losing $35M in affordable housing credits because of agency dysfunction.
But can anyone explain the issue being described here? Do we lose the 2020 credits or something?
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7742...
But can anyone explain the issue being described here? Do we lose the 2020 credits or something?
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7742...
Great turnout for our Cleveland Park walking tour! Wonderful seeing everyone and talking about housing in Ward 3.
November 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Great turnout for our Cleveland Park walking tour! Wonderful seeing everyone and talking about housing in Ward 3.
Our Cleveland Park walking tour is Saturday! Come join us!
How can people join you in getting involved across D.C.?
Our picks this week:
🥋 A jiu jitsu 101 fundraiser for immigrant rights
🔮 D.C. 2050 with @opindc.bsky.social
🌆 @dcyimbys.bsky.social's Ward 3 walking tour
✊ A @freedcproject.bsky.social orientation + food drive
Our picks this week:
🥋 A jiu jitsu 101 fundraiser for immigrant rights
🔮 D.C. 2050 with @opindc.bsky.social
🌆 @dcyimbys.bsky.social's Ward 3 walking tour
✊ A @freedcproject.bsky.social orientation + food drive
Your weekly roundup of ways to get involved in D.C.
Plus, plug into mutual aid, or learn jiu jitsu for a cause.
51st.news
November 14, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Our Cleveland Park walking tour is Saturday! Come join us!
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How can people join you in getting involved across D.C.?
Our picks this week:
🥋 A jiu jitsu 101 fundraiser for immigrant rights
🔮 D.C. 2050 with @opindc.bsky.social
🌆 @dcyimbys.bsky.social's Ward 3 walking tour
✊ A @freedcproject.bsky.social orientation + food drive
Our picks this week:
🥋 A jiu jitsu 101 fundraiser for immigrant rights
🔮 D.C. 2050 with @opindc.bsky.social
🌆 @dcyimbys.bsky.social's Ward 3 walking tour
✊ A @freedcproject.bsky.social orientation + food drive
Your weekly roundup of ways to get involved in D.C.
Plus, plug into mutual aid, or learn jiu jitsu for a cause.
51st.news
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
How can people join you in getting involved across D.C.?
Our picks this week:
🥋 A jiu jitsu 101 fundraiser for immigrant rights
🔮 D.C. 2050 with @opindc.bsky.social
🌆 @dcyimbys.bsky.social's Ward 3 walking tour
✊ A @freedcproject.bsky.social orientation + food drive
Our picks this week:
🥋 A jiu jitsu 101 fundraiser for immigrant rights
🔮 D.C. 2050 with @opindc.bsky.social
🌆 @dcyimbys.bsky.social's Ward 3 walking tour
✊ A @freedcproject.bsky.social orientation + food drive
Cleveland Park walking tour this Saturday!
Join ANC Commissioner Jay Bose to see what the neighborhood could become with more housing. You'll also learn about the historical context of Ward 3 and why it has struggled (refused) to build.
actionnetwork.org/events/dc-yi...
Join ANC Commissioner Jay Bose to see what the neighborhood could become with more housing. You'll also learn about the historical context of Ward 3 and why it has struggled (refused) to build.
actionnetwork.org/events/dc-yi...
DC YIMBYs Presents: Cleveland Park Walking Tour
Have you always wondered what life in D.C. is like north of Dupont Circle? This fall, the D.C. Zoning Commission is considering upzoning both Connecticut Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue and potentially ...
actionnetwork.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Cleveland Park walking tour this Saturday!
Join ANC Commissioner Jay Bose to see what the neighborhood could become with more housing. You'll also learn about the historical context of Ward 3 and why it has struggled (refused) to build.
actionnetwork.org/events/dc-yi...
Join ANC Commissioner Jay Bose to see what the neighborhood could become with more housing. You'll also learn about the historical context of Ward 3 and why it has struggled (refused) to build.
actionnetwork.org/events/dc-yi...
Hard to overstate what a disaster this would be for DC. The way to solve the housing shortage is to build more housing, and this proposal would kill any new home production.
NEWS: D.C. activists are proposing a new ballot initiative that, if approved by voters, would impose a two-year rent freeze in the city (and again when inflation was high), impose a stricter income cap for affordable housing, and more.
November 5, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Hard to overstate what a disaster this would be for DC. The way to solve the housing shortage is to build more housing, and this proposal would kill any new home production.
This article is specifically about NYC, but DC also often requires special one-off zoning exemptions for apartments, which drives costs and kills housing
November 3, 2025 at 2:48 AM
This article is specifically about NYC, but DC also often requires special one-off zoning exemptions for apartments, which drives costs and kills housing
I HATE YIMBY Halloween.
What do you mean you're SB69!?
What do you mean you're SB69!?
November 1, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I HATE YIMBY Halloween.
What do you mean you're SB69!?
What do you mean you're SB69!?