Updates from the chapter
Shaping 5 Bloomington Neighborhoods
(Opinion by Matt Gleason): 5 important places in Bloomington could be the centers of their own neighborhoods
Ending Brain Drain in Bloomington
(Opinion by Matt Gleason): Cost-effective strategies to improve Bloomington's job market
Modernizing Bloomington’s Building Codes for Architectural Freedom, Sustainability, and Fire Safety
Our proposal to allow the single-stair buildings of Seattle in Bloomington
Sudbury Development Summit District Open Letter
An open letter expressing the benefits of the Sudbury Planned Unit Develpment
Smart Growth Policy Changes to Bloomington’s Unified Development Ordinance
Our technical document proposing concrete changes to improve the housing market in Bloomington
The Potential of Public Housing
(Opinion by Matt Gleason): An overlooked option for improving housing costs, reducing homelessness, and enhancing our city
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About YIMBYana
At YIMBYana, we advocate for housing affordability in all forms in Indiana, as well as housing-adjacent issues like urban transit and sustainability. We were in Bloomington, one of the most expensive cities in Indiana. We hope to make Bloomington, and eventually all of Indiana, affordable and livable by reducing exclusionary zoning, improving walkability, and removing barriers to market-rate and affordable housing.
In May 2024, YIMBYana founder Kyle Davis spoke in the that ended with the approval of 4,250 new homes on the Southwest side of Bloomington. This was a major step forward in addressing Bloomington's demand for housing.
In June 2024, we worked with Stronger B-Town to put together and submit a thorough proposal to address excessive barriers to housing in the city's UDO. The central goals were to legalize "missing middle" housing, create walkable neighborhoods, promote affordable housing options, and reduce the costs of building new homes in Bloomington. You can find the details .
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.
YIMBYana is a chapter of YIMBY Action.
One of the local groups organizing for more homes across the country, backed by the national team.