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Bluesky · Disappointing news from Royal Oak. The city’s Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) blocked a 45-unit guaranteed affordable housing development in downtown by denying a parking variance. This leaves an existing surface parking lot in place. This is exactly how the housing crisis gets perpetuated.
Bluesky · Please join YIMBY Oakland County for our Annual Advocacy Update Meeting! We'll be at the Friends Auditorium in the Royal Oak Public Library. Hope to see you there! RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/yimby...
Bluesky · There’s a proposal for 10 Home at 1225 N. Main Street in Royal Oak that needs your support! Email the Royal Oak Planning Commission (link below) or attend their in person meeting on 11/11/ at 7:00pm at Royal Oak City Hall. See you there! www.romi.gov/FormCenter/B...- Bluesky · Congrats to our endorsed candidates for the Royal Oak mayor and city commission! We look forward to implementing the new Royal Oak master plan and continuing to approve more housing in the city. Housing wins!
Bluesky · The City of Clawson may be looking to ELIMINATE 15 units of affordable senior housing Tell the city to preserve long term affordability of the Renshaw Senior Apartments! Attend a Council meeting or email for the Council below. citycouncil@cityofclawson.com
Bluesky · Join us October 23rd at 6:30 pm to talk about big changes in housing policy already approved in Ferndale, and how you can get involved in the fight for more housing! We'll be at Affirmations in Ferndale. RSVP here:
actionnetwork.org/.../october-....- Bluesky · We are happy to announce our endorsements for the 2025 Royal Oak municipal election! Make sure to vote November 4th! www.yimbyoaklandcounty.org/endorsements...
- Bluesky · Madison Heights is beginning a 5-year Master Plan update! Take the survey to show your support for more housing in the city! The survey is open to everyone, even if you are not a Madison Heights Resident www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDM32P9
- Bluesky · Join YIMBY Oakland County August 21st to learn about pro-housing advocacy you can complete right now and to network with folks who believe building housing for people is more important than building parking spaces. Please RSVP in the link below: actionnetwork.org/events/peopl...
- Bluesky · The Clawson City Council agenda for August 5 includes a discussion of the future of the affordable Renshaw Senior Apartments Let the City Council know we need to maintain affordable housing! Emails👇 for the Council if you can't attend in person. www.cityofclawson.com/your_communi...
- Bluesky · Check out this Op-Ed from our friends at Strong Towns Detroit about zoning reform and how zoning changes can unlock more and affordable housing!
- Bluesky · For those of you interested in transit, MDOT will have open house July 29 in Hazel Park to discuss redesigning the I-75/ 8 Mile interchange. More info in the link below👇
- Bluesky · We need your voice! 📢📢📢 Sign our petition to Update Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Requirements in Royal Oak to make them easier to build in the city. More information and petition link below 👇 actionnetwork.org/petitions/ro...
- Bluesky · Road Diet coming to Madison Heights!
- Bluesky · Thank you so everyone who visited us at Royal Oak Family Pride! If you missed us, sign up for emails on our website! www.yimbyoaklandcounty.org
- Bluesky · "Evidence shows that walkable communities are good for disabled people—even beyond simply letting them enjoy the considerable benefits of being outdoors."
- Bluesky · The new Royal Oak Masterplan was adopted unanimously! This plan is a step forward for more and diverse housing in Royal Oak. Thank you to everyone who gave their support for the new plan!
- Bluesky · Thank you to everyone who visited our table at the Royal Oak Earth Day Fair! if you missed us, sign up for our email list for future YIMBY events www.yimbyoaklandcounty.org
Bluesky · Join YIMBY Oakland County for a picnic in the park! Come alone, with friends, or with your family/kids: all are welcome to meet other housing advocates and discuss how we can advocate for abundant, affordable housing in Oakland County! RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/yimby...- Bluesky · Calling all YIMBYS 📢📢📢 Please attend the Royal Oak Planning Commission Meeting and share a short public comment supporting the Proposed Master Plan! April 8th at 7pm at Royal Oak City Hall. More info and RSVP at the link below: shorturl.at/MpmpZ
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 Oakland County is a chapter of YIMBY Action.
One of the local groups organizing for more homes across the country, backed by the national team.