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Instagram · Governor Newsom’s former “swiss army knife” Jason Elliott is joining our Prop 45 debate! Sept 30 at 4 pm. Registration link in bio.
Instagram · Join me and @sanmateoforward to knock doors on Saturday, September 26. (It’s not scary, I promise!) We’ll serve a light lunch, bring a water bottle and sun protection. 🥪🕶️ Please RSVP so we can make sure to have enough food and fliers! tinyurl.com/s4smSMF See you on the 26th! 💙💜💙💜
Instagram · Making it Instagram official -- we support Seema and Adam in November!
Instagram · We know how to build, and how to build quick—now housing!
Blog · San Mateo Wants a Tax Hike. It Still Won't Charge for Parking.Half a block from downtown, a private lot charges $88 to park illegally. The city's curb, a few feet away, is free forever.
Instagram · Exciting, active development occurring on Claremont—first is a mixed use development at 9th, second is a gas station conversion to office at 3rd.
Instagram · Coolest ADU in town? #infillhousing #infilldevelopment
Blog · A Family Wanted to Rebuild. Neighbors Tried to Landmark 400 Homes.A single home rebuild in San Mateo's Baywood sparked a years-long push to landmark 400 houses as historic — costing taxpayers ~$500K amid a $14M deficit.- Blog · Rob Newsom Voted to Remove His Own Election Opponent From the Planning CommissionOn May 27th, the San Mateo City Council declined to reappoint Planning Commissioner Seema Patel, who has served as Chair since 2024 and worked on the City’s most complex land use policies including…
Instagram · Don't forget to vote 🗳️
Instagram · Thanks to everyone who came to our downtown walk tour! We are planning our next event — DM us to let us know what you’d like to do in March.
Instagram · All right, let's try this again! Join us on February 21st. Sign-up link in bio.
Instagram · On Monday we weighed in on San Mateo City Council's discussion of historic districts. Overall, we oppose historic districts because they can hinder new homes.
Instagram · POSTPONED: Hi everyone, due to the 9ers game, we decided to postpone our walking tour until February. We'll let you know the new date when we have it 😊 Go 9ers! ❤️
Instagram · Join us for a walking tour of downtown San Mateo! Whether you're a longtime resident curious about San Mateo's evolution, a housing advocate wanting to understand local development challenges, or simply someone who loves learning about cities, this tour offers a unique ground-level perspective on the opportunities and obstacles facing our downtown. You'll leave with a deeper understanding of how z…
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How we work
Reform the rules
Back zoning reform and streamlined permitting so more homes are legal to build, especially near transit and jobs.
Educate & engage
Turn out residents to the meetings that matter and make it easy to take a pro-housing position on local projects.
Build partnerships
Work with neighbors, labor, faith groups, and builders toward a shared abundant-housing agenda.
San Mateo Forward is a chapter of YIMBY Action.
One of the local groups organizing for more homes across the country, backed by the national team.