YIMBYtown
@yimbytown.bsky.social
The national convening for the pro-homes movement. Happening now in New Haven, Connecticut! 🏘️🚍🍕
Thank you to the 1,000 pro-homes advocates who joined us in New Haven this year. We'll see you next time!
September 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Thank you to the 1,000 pro-homes advocates who joined us in New Haven this year. We'll see you next time!
Much of the abundance conversation focuses on supply. But what about social housing? Follow this thread for highlights from our panel exploring this issue:
September 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Much of the abundance conversation focuses on supply. But what about social housing? Follow this thread for highlights from our panel exploring this issue:
Cities from Boston to Austin are taking on single-stair reform. Follow along here for key insights from the advocates who made it happen!
September 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Cities from Boston to Austin are taking on single-stair reform. Follow along here for key insights from the advocates who made it happen!
Here's what's on the agenda for our final breakout sessions!
September 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Here's what's on the agenda for our final breakout sessions!
That's a wrap — thanks for joining!
September 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
That's a wrap — thanks for joining!
Thank you to our wonderful panelists and moderator for an engaging session. We'll catch you soon for the next breakout! 🏘🚉
September 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Thank you to our wonderful panelists and moderator for an engaging session. We'll catch you soon for the next breakout! 🏘🚉
(By the way ... our freeway fighters are overcoming tech difficulties very smoothly!)
September 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
(By the way ... our freeway fighters are overcoming tech difficulties very smoothly!)
Getting rid of highways isn't just about transportation shifts — it's great for housing, transit-oriented development, job growth, and more.
See this case study from Duluth ⬇️
See this case study from Duluth ⬇️
September 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Getting rid of highways isn't just about transportation shifts — it's great for housing, transit-oriented development, job growth, and more.
See this case study from Duluth ⬇️
See this case study from Duluth ⬇️
Freeway Fighting and the YIMBY movement share many goals but can sometimes feel disconnected.
Follow along here to find out how fighting against highway expansions is essential to achieving the goals of pro-homes movement! 👇
Follow along here to find out how fighting against highway expansions is essential to achieving the goals of pro-homes movement! 👇
September 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Freeway Fighting and the YIMBY movement share many goals but can sometimes feel disconnected.
Follow along here to find out how fighting against highway expansions is essential to achieving the goals of pro-homes movement! 👇
Follow along here to find out how fighting against highway expansions is essential to achieving the goals of pro-homes movement! 👇
YIMBY advocates are facing a new political reality at the federal level. In this panel, we'll discuss how progressive YIMBYs can move forward in this new climate. Follow the conversation here:
September 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
YIMBY advocates are facing a new political reality at the federal level. In this panel, we'll discuss how progressive YIMBYs can move forward in this new climate. Follow the conversation here:
Our first morning breakouts are about to begin! Here's what coming up:
September 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Our first morning breakouts are about to begin! Here's what coming up:
Building transportation in the U.S. often involves expensive and slow construction. In this morning's plenary, we'll hear how to build up the capacity of government to deliver. Follow along on this thread!
September 16, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Building transportation in the U.S. often involves expensive and slow construction. In this morning's plenary, we'll hear how to build up the capacity of government to deliver. Follow along on this thread!
Final day of YIMBYtown 2025! Make sure to catch the remaining sessions. You can view them here:
September 16, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Final day of YIMBYtown 2025! Make sure to catch the remaining sessions. You can view them here:
Want to create a pro-homes group in your community? Follow along here to learn how!
September 15, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Want to create a pro-homes group in your community? Follow along here to learn how!
Final panels for Day 2 of YIMBYtown — here's what's on the agenda:
September 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Final panels for Day 2 of YIMBYtown — here's what's on the agenda:
Families face barriers to retaining and obtaining a home. Follow along here for a discussion on how to reduce these barriers:
September 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Families face barriers to retaining and obtaining a home. Follow along here for a discussion on how to reduce these barriers:
We're posting live from the panel on how to build a POC-led pro-housing movement grounded in equity, trust, and cross-movement collaboration. Follow along!
September 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
We're posting live from the panel on how to build a POC-led pro-housing movement grounded in equity, trust, and cross-movement collaboration. Follow along!
A great set of sessions ahead of us this afternoon — here's what's going on at YIMBYtown now:
September 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A great set of sessions ahead of us this afternoon — here's what's going on at YIMBYtown now:
Class is in session — we're going live from TikTok Housing School to learn about social media and messaging on housing.
Follow along:
Follow along:
September 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Class is in session — we're going live from TikTok Housing School to learn about social media and messaging on housing.
Follow along:
Follow along:
Advocates in Florida, Montana, Arkansas, and Texas have had a number of successes. What lessons can the rest of us learn? Tune in:
September 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Advocates in Florida, Montana, Arkansas, and Texas have had a number of successes. What lessons can the rest of us learn? Tune in:
There's more to learn at YIMBYtown this afternoon — here's what's happening now:
September 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
There's more to learn at YIMBYtown this afternoon — here's what's happening now:
butler is a transportation person (and a Midwesterner at heart). Her career started in a law clinic helping people with employment discrimination.
September 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
butler is a transportation person (and a Midwesterner at heart). Her career started in a law clinic helping people with employment discrimination.
Our afternoon keynote features @tamikabutler.bsky.social!
tamika is national expert on the built environment, equity, anti-racism, and more.
Tag along to hear insights from tamika:
tamika is national expert on the built environment, equity, anti-racism, and more.
Tag along to hear insights from tamika:
September 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Our afternoon keynote features @tamikabutler.bsky.social!
tamika is national expert on the built environment, equity, anti-racism, and more.
Tag along to hear insights from tamika:
tamika is national expert on the built environment, equity, anti-racism, and more.
Tag along to hear insights from tamika:
Tim Morstad explains transportation design well:
"We need to remind ourselves that universal design won't just be helpful for those with disabilities, but also for those who are temporarily injured and those who might need the help. It has broad adaptability."
"We need to remind ourselves that universal design won't just be helpful for those with disabilities, but also for those who are temporarily injured and those who might need the help. It has broad adaptability."
September 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Tim Morstad explains transportation design well:
"We need to remind ourselves that universal design won't just be helpful for those with disabilities, but also for those who are temporarily injured and those who might need the help. It has broad adaptability."
"We need to remind ourselves that universal design won't just be helpful for those with disabilities, but also for those who are temporarily injured and those who might need the help. It has broad adaptability."
Learn about universal design in housing and transportation! Follow this thread for insights on design for all:
September 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Learn about universal design in housing and transportation! Follow this thread for insights on design for all: