Mike Kingsella
@mkingsella.upforgrowth.org
Founder & CEO @upforgrowthaction.bsky.social. I believe abundant housing 🔑🔓 every person's potential. Driving federal advocacy and building cross-sector partnerships. Launched House YIMBY Caucus; created PRO Housing Grants. Proud 🐶 dad to Arliss.
Housing affordability needs bold moves—like embracing single-stair buildings. They've proven safe globally, slash costs, and help cities build smarter. Let's reform outdated codes. #ProHousing #SingleStair
More from @rachelmcohen.bsky.social at Vox: link.upforgrowth.org/B6QTUZ
More from @rachelmcohen.bsky.social at Vox: link.upforgrowth.org/B6QTUZ
May 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Housing affordability needs bold moves—like embracing single-stair buildings. They've proven safe globally, slash costs, and help cities build smarter. Let's reform outdated codes. #ProHousing #SingleStair
More from @rachelmcohen.bsky.social at Vox: link.upforgrowth.org/B6QTUZ
More from @rachelmcohen.bsky.social at Vox: link.upforgrowth.org/B6QTUZ
HUD's outdated chassis rule throttles innovation in housing. Removing it could unlock factory-built homes—up to 65% cheaper and faster. It's time to modernize housing regulations. #AffordableHousing #HousingInnovation
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May 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
HUD's outdated chassis rule throttles innovation in housing. Removing it could unlock factory-built homes—up to 65% cheaper and faster. It's time to modernize housing regulations. #AffordableHousing #HousingInnovation
Read more from @niskanencenter.bsky.soc : link.upforgrowth.org/dzOknQ
Read more from @niskanencenter.bsky.soc : link.upforgrowth.org/dzOknQ
Shocking stat: Veteran homelessness up 7% since 2023. Abundant housing is essential for those who protect us. #AffordableHousing
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May 12, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Shocking stat: Veteran homelessness up 7% since 2023. Abundant housing is essential for those who protect us. #AffordableHousing
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A town in Rhode Island is trying to seize private land — just to block affordable housing.
If courts let them, it could give NIMBYs everywhere a dangerous new weapon: eminent domain.
I break it down in the latest Homefront.
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If courts let them, it could give NIMBYs everywhere a dangerous new weapon: eminent domain.
I break it down in the latest Homefront.
www.mikekingsella.com
April 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
A town in Rhode Island is trying to seize private land — just to block affordable housing.
If courts let them, it could give NIMBYs everywhere a dangerous new weapon: eminent domain.
I break it down in the latest Homefront.
www.mikekingsella.com
If courts let them, it could give NIMBYs everywhere a dangerous new weapon: eminent domain.
I break it down in the latest Homefront.
www.mikekingsella.com
Congressional YIMBY Caucus launches today—bipartisan effort to boost housing supply & affordability. Tune in live: link.upforgrowth.org/2VW18q
#YIMBY #HousingPolicy
#YIMBY #HousingPolicy
April 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Congressional YIMBY Caucus launches today—bipartisan effort to boost housing supply & affordability. Tune in live: link.upforgrowth.org/2VW18q
#YIMBY #HousingPolicy
#YIMBY #HousingPolicy
Housing fuels growth, yet the U.S. is 3.85M homes short—stalling jobs and investment. Every 100 homes built generates $25M income, $3.6M tax revenue, 350 jobs. Time to cut red tape and build. #ProHousing
March 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Housing fuels growth, yet the U.S. is 3.85M homes short—stalling jobs and investment. Every 100 homes built generates $25M income, $3.6M tax revenue, 350 jobs. Time to cut red tape and build. #ProHousing
Solving the housing crisis requires a collaborative effort. The public and private sectors must work together alongside nonprofits to find solutions. This includes state, local, and federal investment to make a real impact.
December 13, 2024 at 12:03 AM
Solving the housing crisis requires a collaborative effort. The public and private sectors must work together alongside nonprofits to find solutions. This includes state, local, and federal investment to make a real impact.
Dr. Jamie Rife makes the point that permitting reform and upzoning are essential pieces to building more housing and more affordable units
December 12, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Dr. Jamie Rife makes the point that permitting reform and upzoning are essential pieces to building more housing and more affordable units
Dr. Jamie Rife argues that people who work in Denver should be able to live in Denver as well and emphasizes the importance of taking care of an aging population; we need to build a Denver that can meet the needs of its population #RegionalProHousingForum
December 12, 2024 at 11:53 PM
Dr. Jamie Rife argues that people who work in Denver should be able to live in Denver as well and emphasizes the importance of taking care of an aging population; we need to build a Denver that can meet the needs of its population #RegionalProHousingForum
Denver policy experts, developers and activists all agree, cost of living is the most important issue facing the region.
December 12, 2024 at 11:41 PM
Denver policy experts, developers and activists all agree, cost of living is the most important issue facing the region.
Matt Frommer notes that successful housing policies often start locally. Colorado is demonstrating how to scale up proven local solutions to the state level, paving the way for other states to address their own housing crises. #RegionalProHousingPolicy
December 12, 2024 at 11:34 PM
Matt Frommer notes that successful housing policies often start locally. Colorado is demonstrating how to scale up proven local solutions to the state level, paving the way for other states to address their own housing crises. #RegionalProHousingPolicy
Jarvie Worcester emphasizes the importance of balancing regulation with affordability. IZ has slowed production, and a lack of supply benefits those who already own property. Communities Trammel Crow works with that have fewer regulations have more investment #RegionalProHousingForum
December 12, 2024 at 11:17 PM
Jarvie Worcester emphasizes the importance of balancing regulation with affordability. IZ has slowed production, and a lack of supply benefits those who already own property. Communities Trammel Crow works with that have fewer regulations have more investment #RegionalProHousingForum
Jonathan Capelli highlights an important challenge, even with increased funding, affordable housing production isn't keeping pace. Soaring construction costs are eating away at available resources. We need to find ways to mitigate these rising costs to make the most of our investments.
December 12, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Jonathan Capelli highlights an important challenge, even with increased funding, affordable housing production isn't keeping pace. Soaring construction costs are eating away at available resources. We need to find ways to mitigate these rising costs to make the most of our investments.
We are thrilled to have local Denver housing leaders like Ryan Keeney (YIMBY Denver), Matt Frommer (SWEEP), Jonathan Capelli (Neighborhood Development Collaborative) and Jarvie Worcester (Trammell Crow) discussing local solutions #RegionalProHousingForum
December 12, 2024 at 10:53 PM
We are thrilled to have local Denver housing leaders like Ryan Keeney (YIMBY Denver), Matt Frommer (SWEEP), Jonathan Capelli (Neighborhood Development Collaborative) and Jarvie Worcester (Trammell Crow) discussing local solutions #RegionalProHousingForum
So grateful to have YIMBY Action co-hosting the #CORegionalProHousingForum and I would like to thank Amy Klein for her leadership and partnership.
December 12, 2024 at 10:48 PM
So grateful to have YIMBY Action co-hosting the #CORegionalProHousingForum and I would like to thank Amy Klein for her leadership and partnership.
Income sorting disrupts the natural process of housing filtering. Households spending less than 30% on rent crowd out lower-income renters, increasing affordability pressures. #RegionalProHousingForum
December 12, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Income sorting disrupts the natural process of housing filtering. Households spending less than 30% on rent crowd out lower-income renters, increasing affordability pressures. #RegionalProHousingForum
Denver Metro is seeing more people move out than move in. This shift mirrors trends in other major cities and has implications for the region's future. Part of what drives these factors is the increasing cost of housing in the region. #RegionalProHousingForum
December 12, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Denver Metro is seeing more people move out than move in. This shift mirrors trends in other major cities and has implications for the region's future. Part of what drives these factors is the increasing cost of housing in the region. #RegionalProHousingForum
Governor Polis is looking at the root of the problem of high housing costs: how much it costs to build! Let's allow ADUs to be built by right, make it easier to build condos by reforming defect liability standards, and think critically about property tax rates. #RegionalProHousingForum
December 12, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Governor Polis is looking at the root of the problem of high housing costs: how much it costs to build! Let's allow ADUs to be built by right, make it easier to build condos by reforming defect liability standards, and think critically about property tax rates. #RegionalProHousingForum
Now it's time to hear from some other experts! According to data from Mike Wilkerson at ECONW, CO is not building enough housing for the new households forming in the state. Despite the excellent work to encourage more housing, we still have more to do to ensure a fairer housing market!
December 12, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Now it's time to hear from some other experts! According to data from Mike Wilkerson at ECONW, CO is not building enough housing for the new households forming in the state. Despite the excellent work to encourage more housing, we still have more to do to ensure a fairer housing market!
Governor Jared Polis thinks housing unaffordability hurts everyone. It impacts our economy and limits opportunity. 95% of Coloradans agree that housing costs are too high.
We need to:
Cut red tape
Ease zoning restrictions
Increase housing supply
Build near jobs
Support diverse housing options.
We need to:
Cut red tape
Ease zoning restrictions
Increase housing supply
Build near jobs
Support diverse housing options.
December 12, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Governor Jared Polis thinks housing unaffordability hurts everyone. It impacts our economy and limits opportunity. 95% of Coloradans agree that housing costs are too high.
We need to:
Cut red tape
Ease zoning restrictions
Increase housing supply
Build near jobs
Support diverse housing options.
We need to:
Cut red tape
Ease zoning restrictions
Increase housing supply
Build near jobs
Support diverse housing options.
Colorado has the 14th-highest underproduction in the country, and the Denver metro has the 17th-highest. Housing supply solutions are important for keeping Colorado affordable. Follow me here to learn live policy insights from local experts!
December 12, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Colorado has the 14th-highest underproduction in the country, and the Denver metro has the 17th-highest. Housing supply solutions are important for keeping Colorado affordable. Follow me here to learn live policy insights from local experts!
We are so excited that Governor Jared Polis is joining us today at our #RegionalProHousingForum to talk about the importance of housing supply policy and how we can work together to build vibrant communities
December 12, 2024 at 9:21 PM
We are so excited that Governor Jared Polis is joining us today at our #RegionalProHousingForum to talk about the importance of housing supply policy and how we can work together to build vibrant communities
I am absolutely thrilled to be speaking with Lt. Governor Denny Heck about the multifaceted challenges that communities face when they don't have enough housing, and how legislators can engage.
December 11, 2024 at 12:35 AM
I am absolutely thrilled to be speaking with Lt. Governor Denny Heck about the multifaceted challenges that communities face when they don't have enough housing, and how legislators can engage.
Among Seattle housing experts, cost of living is by far the most important issue facing the region. Rent is too damn high!
December 11, 2024 at 12:21 AM
Among Seattle housing experts, cost of living is by far the most important issue facing the region. Rent is too damn high!
Solving the affordable housing crisis requires a multi-pronged approach. Addressing operational challenges and finding sustainable funding models are crucial policy solutions. #RegionalProHousingForum
December 11, 2024 at 12:07 AM
Solving the affordable housing crisis requires a multi-pronged approach. Addressing operational challenges and finding sustainable funding models are crucial policy solutions. #RegionalProHousingForum