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Instagram · Historic preservation should not be abused to stymie new housing. Given Bloomington's significant housing shortage, completely ruling out new development in a walkable neighborhood right next to IU's campus is just bad policy. If you live east of campus in Green Acres or know anyone who does, we urge you to sign on to our letter at the link in our bio.
Blog · Shaping 5 Bloomington Neighborhoods(Opinion by Matt Gleason): 5 important places in Bloomington could be the centers of their own neighborhoods- Blog · Ending Brain Drain in Bloomington(Opinion by Matt Gleason): Cost-effective strategies to improve Bloomington's job market
- X · https://t.co/lPqWDYqibF Really buries the lead at the end: "We just don’t want something like that in our backyard." Please show up if you live in the Bloomington area and want to help push back against the HPC's (Historical Preservation Committee) demolition delay!
- X · Commerical to residential conversion is one of the most effective ways to create more housing and revitalize our communities for people.
- X · Light rail, without a doubt.
- X · Shout out to our neighbors for spearheading the pro-housing movement in one of the coolest cities and states in the country!
Instagram · We joined Bloomington staff and dozens of members of the public a few weeks ago to discuss improving safety for all street users along Indiana Avenue in the heart of Bloomington. This street bridges town and gown and thousands of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists use it daily. Indiana Avenue has seen several severe accidents in the last few years so something is clearly broken with the current…
X · We joined @BloomPlanTrans staff and dozens of residents a few weeks ago to discuss improving safety for all street users along Indiana Ave. Housing and land use are intrinsically linked to equitable transportation, and our members will continue to advocate for both. https://t.co/ejBjpsIEki- Blog · Modernizing Bloomington’s Building Codes for Architectural Freedom, Sustainability, and Fire SafetyOur proposal to allow the single-stair buildings of Seattle in Bloomington
- X · Our next target? Bloomington's UDO (Unified Development Ordinance)! Check out Matt Gleason's blog post on this very topic on the YIMBY-ana website: https://t.co/9mtzh19HPW
- Blog · Sudbury Development Summit District Open LetterAn open letter expressing the benefits of the Sudbury Planned Unit Develpment
Blog · Smart Growth Policy Changes to Bloomington’s Unified Development OrdinanceOur technical document proposing concrete changes to improve the housing market in Bloomington- Blog · The Potential of Public Housing(Opinion by Matt Gleason): An overlooked option for improving housing costs, reducing homelessness, and enhancing our city
- X · https://t.co/CDWuARo8dv The rezoning of the area next to Weimar Rd. passed the city council by a vote of 7-2! This is a significant victory for the pro-housing movement in Bloomington and in Indiana as a whole. Thank you to everyone who spoke at the meeting! @StrongerBtown
Instagram · Why be a YIMBY? YIMBYs fundamentally believe that density is the solution to decaying infrastructure, economic stagnation, and, of course, skyrocketing housing prices and rental rates. Density has been shown to increase environmental sustainability, urban walkability, public transport availability, and affordability across the board. Choose density over sprawl. If you wish to read up on the curren…
Instagram · What is a YIMBY? YIMBYs fundamentally believe in housing production as the most essential tool for combatting the ongoing housing crisis. Indiana is in dire need of this approach to housing solutions as suburban sprawl, restrictive zoning, and automobile dependency continue to threaten the liveliness and vibrancy of our state. If you wish to join YIMBYana or contribute to our cause, click the Link…- X · Today, YIMBYana and @StrongerBtown published an open letter to the city council urging them to approve the Sudbury PUD off of Weimar Rd. https://t.co/fUSkApd8lc Please share this letter to keep the movement going!
- X · Let's go Illinois!
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.