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- Bluesky · Join us along with our Urbanist partners as we begin our campaign kickoff to Unlock housing in Denver! We will be joined by councilmen Watson and Hinds who will tell us more about this important effort. www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket....
- Bluesky · Check out this new report looking at a downzoning of a NorthWest Denver neighboorhood. Result, more expensive McMansions. www.aei.org/wp-content/u...
Bluesky · Outcomes matter. The status quo cannot be a roadblock for the next generation’s future. Only Michael Bennet has shown the urgency and moral clarity required to tackle this crisis head-on in every part of this state. He knows that we can’t afford to have any community sit on the sidelines.- Bluesky · Big if true.
- Bluesky · This land is indigenous land.....no no not like that.
- Bluesky · It's not unusual for establishment news sources (cough, Denver Post, cough) to oppose needed reforms to affordability.
Bluesky · We're having a special members only event in June. Denver City planners will give a special presentation on Denver's Unlocking Housing proposal along with a Q&A. Not a member yet? Join today! yimbydenver.org/join/- Bluesky · Hey Denver, Colorado. The House will vote on the Road to Housing Act tomorrow. Tell Your Representative: Vote YES on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Write a letter here and have a chance to earn a one year YIMBY membership. actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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Bluesky · By building lots of new apartments, rents for the Average Class C Unit are now cheaper than mandated "affordable" units in Denver- Bluesky · HB1308 helps address the housing shortage & affordability crisis in CO. Freedom to sell part of your lot will mean Coloradans get to stay in their communities and create space for more affordable homes to be built. Tell lawmakers to vote Yes! secure.ngpvan.com/yeV4Iu4dFUm6...
- Bluesky · Find out more at this weeks virtual meeting hosted by Denver's Community Planning and Development Department. Wednesday, April 15, 5:30 -7:00 p.m. denvergov.org/Government/A...
Bluesky · Why do we need to "Unlock" Middle Housing? Because it's naturally more affordable!- Bluesky · "Research consistently shows that the residents most likely to participate in local zoning debates and special elections tend to be older, wealthier homeowners.......and have more time and capacity to engage in public processes than renters, essential workers, or young families."
- Bluesky · www.forbes.com/sites/kellyf.... Vote No Lakewood.
- Bluesky · First public meeting for Unlocking Housing is tonight! Starts at 5:30 pm at Highland Recreation Center 2880 Osceola Street, Denver.
Bluesky · Make your voice heard about Denver's Unlocking Housing Choices project. Meetings start this week! Let us know if you can make it! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...- Bluesky · Join us for an event on Saturday March 28th as we help our friends with Liveable Lakewood defend the most Progressive zoning code in Colorado. For Non -members a great way to earn a volunteer membership. RSVP today! www.eventbrite.com/e/make-lakew...
- Bluesky · HOME Act passes the State Senate 22-13! Will now head to the Governor's desk!
- Blog · Reflections from Our Former PresidentAfter serving for three and a half years as President of YIMBY Denver, my time in this role came to a conclusion on January 31st, 2026. Leading this organization alongside VP Frank Locantore, Secretary Anna De Witt, and Treasurers Jonathan Pira and Nolan Hahn has been a profoundly meaningful honor and I am so proud of what we've accomplished.
- Blog · Colorado YIMBY 2026 Endorsed Legislation: Building More Homes Near OpportunityAt YIMBY Denver, we support policies that make it easier to build more homes in the right places (near transit, jobs, and existing community assets). This year, we’re endorsing two bills (so far!) that remove unnecessary barriers and create smart tools to finance the infrastructure that makes housing possible.
- Blog · From Growth Caps Toward Housing Abundance: Lakewood’s Zoning Overhaul to Legalize Middle HousingA closer look at how Lakewood modernized its zoning to meet today’s housing and environmental challenges
Blog · Mind the Middle: The Key to Denver’s Housing Future Lies Just Outside DowntownDenver's housing future depends on building more homes in the walkable neighborhoods just outside downtown. Learn how zoning reform can ease traffic, reduce costs, and make Denver more livable.- Blog · Reflections on the 2024–2025 Legislative SessionYIMBY Denver made big strides in 2025 legislation, helping pass key housing reform laws and building momentum for a more inclusive, affordable Colorado—while continuing the fight for future progress.
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.
YIMBY Denver is a chapter of YIMBY Action.
One of the local groups organizing for more homes across the country, backed by the national team.