Events

Alachua County Planning Meeting

First market-rate workforce housing development in east Gainesville in 40 years.

Finding A Pro-Housing Governor: Candidate Speaker Series w/ Toni Atkins

Join YIMBY Action for a casual conversation about the housing priorities of Toni Atkins as she runs for Governor in 2026

Gainesville is for People Monthly Meetup - April 2025

Come hang out with housing activists, learn about current issues facing our community, and enjoy some of the best drinks in Gainesville!

YIMBY Bingo Nights!

There will be BINGO! Engaging housing stats, community, advocacy tips, special guests, games, prizes, and YIMBY swag!

DC YIMBYs April Happy Hour

Join us for our next happy hour to celebrate our most recent wins, meet other pro-housing DCers, and get involved!

Rally for housing!

Save the date!

Phinney is Growing! - Neighborhood Walk

Join us for a tour of the proposed Phinney Ridge Neighborhood Center to see where our new neighbors will live and local businesses will thrive.

Affordable Housing Month - Santa Cruz Housing Cruise

Join us for a relaxed walking and biking journey through and around downtown Santa Cruz!

Spring Picnic

Family friendly picnic

Napa BikeFest

Join a Napa Bikefest group ride and enjoy activities all day long

That YIMBY Party

The Year's Biggest YIMBY Party

That YIMBY Party

The Year's Biggest YIMBY Party

State Housing Policy with Asm. Chris Rogers

Join us for an evening discussion with Assemblymember Chris Rogers about priorities and perspectives from the state capitol.

YIMBY Oakland County | Picnic in the Park

Join YIMBY Oakland County for a picnic in the park!

Lobby Day in Sacramento

Meet your legislators in Sacramento to talk about important YIMBY bills on the floor this year

Affordable Housing Month - YIMBY Social

This Affordable Housing Month, join Santa Cruz YIMBY for a casual housing hangout at Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap in Capitola!

YIMBY Bingo Nights!

There will be BINGO! Engaging housing stats, community, advocacy tips, special guests, games, prizes, and YIMBY swag!

YIMBY Bingo Nights!

There will be BINGO! Engaging housing stats, community, advocacy tips, special guests, games, prizes, and YIMBY swag!

Fort Mason Farmers' Market Meetup

Enjoy the spring (and even your weekly errands) with your neighbors at our first Farmers' Market Meetup. Everyone is invited!! Meet us in front of the Equator Coffee. After meeting and hanging out with your neighbors, purchase your groceries for the week. We'll meet up for coffee first and then stroll the Farmers' Market together.

Spring Social Meet-up

Join us at our social! We'll be discussing our next activation, the Preuss Rd project, and some recent legislative, executive, and judicial news. There's a lot going on around City Hall and in Sacramento, and YIMBYs are increasingly asserting ourselves in national, state, and local politics. Now is the time to get you and your friends involved.

The Future of SMART with Eddy Cumins

Join us for discussion with SMART General Manager Eddy Cumins

Family Housing Day @ Planning

San Francisco’s next generation deserves a city they can live and thrive in, and the new rezoning map helps make that possible! Bring the whole family to Planning to share your support!

April Happy Hour with WOMBI

For our April Happy Hour we are partnering with Seattle’s first cargo e-bike subscription service. Join us for a fun and informative evening filled with conversations about housing policy and exciting test rides!

SF YIMBY Monthly Meeting - April 2025

Join us for our SF YIMBY April Meeting!

Welcoming New Neighbors Meetup - Napa - March 2025

Our regular social meetup (every other month in Napa)

SF YIMBY March Coffee Social

Join YIMBY for our March social - instead of happy hour, this one is a morning coffee at Verve in the Castro.

March Meetup

Meet your pro-housing neighbors!

Gainesville is for People Monthly Meetup

Come hang out with housing activists, learn about current issues facing our community, and enjoy some of the best drinks in Gainesville!

Meet an Arlington County Board member

March YIMBY Challenge

NorCal Carpenters Union Apprenticeship Visit (limited)

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Let's Go to City Council

Join your fellow YIMBYs and give public comment at City Council on Tuesday, March 18 at 6 pm.

Coordinating transit between Marin & Sonoma

Where housing gets built is hugely influenced by transit options. Join us for a discussion with Matthew Wilcox, Transit Planner with the City of Santa Rosa about an historic efforts to improve coordination between transit agencies across Sonoma and Marin Counties.

Your Chapter's Event

Fake event for Wagtail tutorials

SF YIMBY Monthly Meeting - March 2025

Join SF YIMBY for our February 2025 meeting! This month, at the request of many folks, we're doing something we have not done in quite a long time in person, a YIMBY 101. This is a great opportunity to learn about the history of movement, where we are now, and where we are going! If you are a newbie, it's the perfect time to jump in! If you've been around a bit, it's a great time to learn something you may not have known about our history. Come with questions, and bring a YIMBY-curious friend for this one. Programming to start around 6:30, with some light mingling before that!

Bloomington Zoning Reform Hearing

Speak in favor of major UDO reforms to improve affordability and sustainability in Bloomington

How to Give Public Comment

Want to speak up for housing? Learn to turn your experience into compelling public comment

Show up for housing in Central SoMa!

Supervisor Dorsey has continued the work he started with Mayor Breed and the Office of Economic & Workforce Development (OEWD) on legislation to allow for increased residential development as a part of the Central SoMa plan. That plan was originally slated to include 2/3rds commercial development for the larger buildings. Now they are changing that threshold to increase the flexibility and build more homes! This is precisely the creative thinking we need to solve our housing shortage. Show up on Monday, March 3, at 1:30 pm to comment in support of this legislation. It's the first item on the agenda, so it should be called on time.

February Meetup

Meet your pro-housing neighbors!

SF YIMBY February Happy Hour

Join us for a casual happy hour in Inner Sunset. Hang out, catch up fellow YIMBYs, and talk a little housing.

Support Melwood at the County Board Meeting

Register to speak virtually or in person

Gainesville is for People Monthly Meetup

Come hang out with housing activists, learn about current issues facing our community, and enjoy some of the best drinks in Gainesville!

City of Santa Rosa Homelessness Solutions with Sasha Brown

Join us for a discussion with special guest Sasha Brown, Homeless Solutions Program Manager with the City of Santa Rosa, to discuss the city's strategy to solve homelessness and the challenges ahead.

SF YIMBY Monthly Meeting - February 2025

Join SF YIMBY for our February 2025 meeting! This month, at the request of many folks, we're doing something we have not done in quite a long time in person, a YIMBY 101. This is a great opportunity to learn about the history of movement, where we are now, and where we are going! If you are a newbie, it's the perfect time to jump in! If you've been around a bit, it's a great time to learn something you may not have known about our history. Come with questions, and bring a YIMBY-curious friend for this one. Programming to start around 6:30, with some light mingling before that!

Canvassing for Social Housing

Join us for our canvassing event for Proposition 1A, the initiative to fund Seattle's social housing developer with a tax on incomes over 1 Million Dollar..

Public Comment on the Comprehensive Plan

Join us in giving public comment on the comprehensive plan in front of the city council

2025 Legislative Outlook & Discussion

Hawai'i YIMBY Members - Join us virtually to review and discuss proposed housing policies for the 2025 state legislative session.

January Meetup

Meet your pro-housing neighbors!

Legislative Kickoff '25

At this year's YIMBY Denver’s Legislative Kick Off Party, you can learn about what legislation is being proposed for 2025, and about what you can do to help it get passed. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, have a drink or two, and meet some of the elected officials who are leading the charge on state land use reform.

Gainesville is for People Monthly Meetup

Come hang out with housing activists, learn about current issues facing our community, and enjoy some of the best drinks in Gainesville!

YIMBY New Year Happy Hour

Join us to celebrate 2024 and get ready for 2025

2025 Kickoff Happy Hour

Join us for an evening of pro-housing strategery and tea spilling

January Meeting

Join us at our monthly meeting!

SF YIMBY Monthly Meeting - January 2025

Join SF YIMBY for our first meeting of 2025! The new Board is seated, we have a new Mayor, so what can we exepct from them? What is happening with the rezoning? That and ways to get involved in YIMBY in 2025

Chapter Meetup! in Raleigh

You're invited to our December Chapter Meetup for Yes! in my Triangle in Raleigh. We're hosting this event as a casual meetup style networking event. 6:30PM - 8:00PM at Transfer Co. Food Hall - 500 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601

End of Year Social

Let's close out the year with a social!

2025 Ideas Session

Bring your best ideas for 2025 and we'll bring the pizza (BYOB).

Pro Housing Pau Hana: Holiday Edition at Beer Lab HI - Beretania

Don't miss the next Pro Housing Pau Hana: Holiday Edition! We're meeting up at Beer Lab HI - Beretania on Wednesday, December 11th.

DC YIMBYs April Happy Hour

Join us for our next happy hour to celebrate our newly elected pro-housing ANC commissioners, meet other pro-housing individuals in the District, and get involved!

SF YIMBY Holiday Happy Hour

Join SF YIMBY for a holiday celebration! This is a relaxed chance to catch up with your fellow YIMBYs, celebrate the holidays and the wins this year, and show of your best holiday sweater. To celebrate our members, your first drink is free! Not a member? Join today sfyimby.org/join

December In-Person Meetup

Come join and meet your fellow pro-housing Ashevilleans!

Franconia YIMBYs of NoVA Happy Hour

Join YIMBYs of NoVA for our Franconia happy hour!

SF YIMBY Monthly Meeting - Post Election Decompression

Join SF YIMBY for a post-election debrief and decompression session! We all worked hard to get YIMBYs elected, so...how did we do? We'll talk results, but more to the point, this is an opportunity to celebrate (or commiserate) with your fellow YIMBYs as we look ahead to what is next as we turn toward 2025.

Chapter Meetup! in Durham

You’re invited to our November Yes! In My Triangle Chapter Meetup, and this one’s a dual-action event! We’ll start at Bull City Burger and Brewery at 4:30 PM for a beer and a casual zoning discussion. Then, we’ll walk over to the Durham Engagement Meeting at 5:30 PM to advocate for housing-friendly policies in the city’s draft Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Your voice is critical in shaping Durham’s future housing policy!

Gainesville is for People Monthly Meetup with GCAT!

Come hang out with housing activists, learn about current issues facing our community, and enjoy some of the best drinks in Gainesville! Now with more GCAT!

Pedestrianizing 4th Street with Chief Economic Development Officer Scott Adair

Cities around the US are fully pedestrianizing downtown streets to boost vibrancy and commerce. Is Santa Rosa's 4th street next?

Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan

The plan will introduce the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan and the Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan, two major initiatives aimed at making streets safer for all residents.

HAC Election Recap at Harringtons SF!

Join the Housing Action Coalition and D9 Neighbors for Housing to review the election season and what this means for housing in San Francisco, California, and more!

Open House for University Avenue and West 13th Street

The City of Gainesville is proposing traffic signal adjustments, crossing enhancements, addition of new crossings, addition of new bicycle facilities, median modifications, sidewalk widening and intersection modifications.

Tabling at the Downtown Arts Festival

The 43rd Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show will transform the streets of historic downtown Gainesville into a celebration of art and creativity complete with 200+ artists, live music, ​performing arts, and delicious culinary art experiences.

World Planning Day featuring the DeKalb Green New Deal Festival

Enjoy live music, food trucks, eco-friendly workshops and build community with organizations who are inspired by environmental justice.

Tabling at the Downtown Arts Festival

The 43rd Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show will transform the streets of historic downtown Gainesville into a celebration of art and creativity complete with 200+ artists, live music, ​performing arts, and delicious culinary art experiences.

Happy Hour & ALX West Planning Commission Meeting

Join a happy hour before the Planning Commission Meeting

Weekly Pro-Housing Mobilizations with Mayor Breed and SF YIMBY

Join us for the Pro-Housing Mobilizations with Mayor Breed and SF YIMBY!

Gainesville Mobility Plan Discussion

Next Tuesday there's going to be a presentation of the future of mobility in Gainesville. Would love to see you there! https://www.gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Mobility-Plan-Meeting

Ballot Party with Northern Neighbors

Learn about everything on your ballot!

GOTV Mobilization with Mayor Breed, SF YIMBY, United Democratic Club, and Noe Valley Dem Club

Join us for the Noe Valley GOTV Mobilization with Mayor Breed, Noe Valley Democratic Club, SF YIMBY, and United Democratic Club! And then stay for a Community Canvass as we carry our message into the neighborhood by knocking on doors! Please wear comfortable shoes if you plan to knock on doors with us. We'll have water and snacks to share!

Bilal x SF YIMBY Mobilization

Let's talk to some voters! Join Team Bilal and SF YIMBY to knock on doors across the district!

Bike the Vote with SF Bicycle Coalition, Labor, YIMBY, and SF Democratic Clubs

Join us for the Panhandle and Inner Sunset Mobilization with Mayor Breed, Myrna Melgar, Bike Coalition, Labor, United Democratic Club, Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club, and Eastern Neighborhoods Democratic Club, NorCal Carpenters, and Props B and 3!

FREE Film Screening — Fault Lines: Inside the Housing Crisis (from SF to Santa Cruz)

Join us for a FREE advance screening of Fault Lines, a powerful documentary addressing the housing crisis. After the film, stay for a panel discussion to explore actionable solutions for our community.

Danny Sauter Environmentalist Field Day

Join Danny, Sierra Club, Urban Environmentalist, and SF Bicycle Coalition to knock on doors and talk to voters on Wednesday October 23 from 4:30pm-7pm! We will be meeting at Helen Wills Park on 1401 Broadway St.

A Conversation with the Candidates

HouseATL is working with the Coalition for a Diverse Decatur & DeKalb, Frontline Response, and Abundant Housing Atlanta on an affordable housing conversation with the candidates for DeKalb County Commission Districts 3 and 7. Join us to hear these eight candidates!

Weekly Pro-Housing Mobilizations with Mayor Breed and SF YIMBY

Join us for the Pro-Housing Mobilizations with Mayor Breed and SF YIMBY!

District 5 Candidates Forum

District 5 Candidates Forum

Join Danny Sauter, YIMBY, Prop 3, & SF Dems

Join Danny Sauter, Prop 3, and SF Dems Rally in support of Danny Sauter, YIMBY, and Prop 3 (Freedom To Marry) on Sunday, October 20th at 10:00AM at Francisco Park in Russian Hill We'll assemble at the park to hear from Danny before canvassing, lit dropping, and holding signs nearby. Only 3 weekends left before Election Day!

Joe 4 BART, Ocean Beach Park, & Fund the Bus!

Join us for a mobilization (lit drop) supporting: Prop K (Ocean Beach Park) Prop L (Fund the Bus) Joe Sangirardi for BART Partner Orgs: Alice B Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club SF Bike Coalition SF YIMBY LOCATION: 17th & Castro (Jane Warner Plaza)

Otto's Hotel Apartments Tour

Tickets available for 3 time slots on October 19th.

Senator Wiener's Craft Beer Bash

Come support Senator Scott Wiener's 2024 re-election campaign for State Senate. This is our annual Craft Beer Bash event and we look forward to celebrating with you on October 17th! Join us at Barebottle Brewing for a fun night of tasting local craft beers and reconnecting.

Happy Hour in Tysons with Katie Cristol

Join us for a social at the next urbanist frontier

Weekly Pro-Housing Mobilizations with Mayor Breed and SF YIMBY

Join us for the Pro-Housing Mobilizations with Mayor Breed and SF YIMBY!

Environmentalists Knock the Block for Yes on K

Yes on Prop K is better for the environment, and many environmental organizations agree! Join Sierra Club, Urban Environmentalists, 350SF, and SFBC out in the field to take our message to the voters in the Mission!

Westside Mobilization with Mayor Breed, Myrna Melgar, Democratic Clubs, and SF YIMBY

Join us for the Westside Mobilization with Mayor Breed, Supervisor Melgar, the Westside Family Democratic Club, Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club, SF YIMBY, and the United Democratic Club! And then stay for a Community Canvass as we carry our message into the neighborhood by knocking on doors! Please wear comfortable shoes if you plan to knock on doors with us. We'll have water and snacks to share!

Environmentalists Knock the Block for Yes on K

Yes on Prop K is better for the environment, and many environmental organizations agree! Join Sierra Club, Urban Environmentalists, 350SF, and SFBC out in the field to take our message to the voters in the Mission!

Abundant Housing Atlanta Text Banking for Devin Barrington-Ward

Come out and text bank with Abundant Housing Atlanta members in support of AHA endorsed, Devin Barrington-Ward. We are letting Atlanta know about THE pro-housing candidate they need to elect. We need an Atlanta where everyone can afford to live. Bring a mobile device, tablet, or laptop with you.

Bilal x Yes on K x SF YIMBY

Let's talk to some voters! Join Team Bilal, SF YIMBY and Prop K to get the word out across the district! When: Saturday, October 12th at 10:30AM Where: 1504 Fillmore Street

Michael Lai x SF YIMBY Mobilization for D11 Supervisor

​​Join us for a canvassing mobilization with SF Yimbys as part of the San Francisco District 11 Supervisor race!

Canvass for Myrna Melgar with Sierra Club and Urban Environmentalists

Join us to knock doors alongside Sierra Club, Urban Environmentalists, and the SF Bicycle Coalition in support of Myrna Melgar for Supervisor.

Canvass for Myrna Melgar with Sierra Club and Urban Environmentalists

Join us to knock doors alongside Sierra Club, Urban Environmentalists, and the SF Bicycle Coalition in support of Myrna Melgar for Supervisor.

Are Local Governments in Sync with their Constituents?

A Conversation with Libby Garvey and Justin Wilson

Denver Rock Drill Site - Tour & Happy Hour

Join YIMBY Denver and the OliverBuchanan Group for a tour of the historic Denver Rock Drill campus and find out about plans for the site.

Weekly Pro-Housing Mobilizations with Mayor Breed and SF YIMBY

Join us for the Pro-Housing Mobilizations with Mayor Breed and SF YIMBY!

Build-Your-Own Voter Guide Virtual Training

Join SF Parent Action, KidSafe SF, and SF YIMBY for a special event on how to mobilize your network this election season! With the November election approaching, we'll share easy and effective ways to help your favorite candidates and measures win. While parents may not have the time for door-knocking or weekly canvassing, there’s power in sharing your endorsements in everyday conversations with other parents. It’s an impactful way to make a difference, even with a busy schedule!

Michael Lai x SF Yimbys Phonebank

​Join the Michael Lai Campaign Team and the SF Yimbys for a phone bank for the D11 Supervisor Campaign at our Campaign HQ. Get outside the bubble by talking to diverse San Franciscans and sharing our plans to fix SF.

Sip + Mix with 2024 candidates - Capitola

Come meet Capitola City Council candidates!

YIMBY Prom

The Year's Biggest YIMBY Party

YIMBY Prom

The Year's Biggest YIMBY Party

Minimum Lot Size Changes - Second Reading

The Gainesville City Commission will be voting on two items that will reduce the minimum lot sizes in Single Family zoned areas. This will help make starter homes more prevalent.

Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Housing Town Hall

Join us for an in-person town hall in Los Angeles focused on understanding and addressing the most pressing housing challenges facing LGBTQ+ Californians.

Pro Housing Pau Hana at Bamboo Tiger Shop by Beer Lab HI - Puck's Alley

Come join us for drinks and casual discussion with like-minded people about creating affordable neighborhoods!

Bilal x SF YIMBY Mobilization

Let's talk to some voters! Join Team Bilal and SF YIMBY to knock on doors across the district!

West Portal Canvass for Catherine Stefani

Unite with the Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club, SF YIMBY, SF Young Democrats, and Supervisor Rafael Mandelman to knock doors for Catherine Stefani. Our team needs your help to spread our message of safer communities, better schools, and more affordable homes to residents across the district.

Abundant Housing Atlanta Text Banking for Devin Barrington-Ward

Come out and text bank with Abundant Housing Atlanta members in support of AHA endorsed, Devin Barrington-Ward. We are letting Atlanta know about THE pro-housing candidate they need to elect. We need an Atlanta where everyone can afford to live. Bring a mobile device, tablet, or laptop with you.

LGBTQ+ Housing Town Hall

Join Us For an LGBTQ+ Housing Town Hall

Sip + Mix with 2024 candidates - Scotts Valley

Come meet Scotts Valley City Council candidates!

San Francisco LGBTQ+ Housing Town Hall

Join us for an in-person town hall in San Francisco focused on understanding and addressing the most pressing housing challenges facing LGBTQ+ Californians.

LA Re-zoning Hearing

Make your voice heard by giving public comment on September 26th during a Public Hearing for LA City Planning Commission. Let the commission know why your supporting CHIP and how important it is to the city's future!

Ezra Klein "Abundant Housing" Live Watch Party

Live watch party for national intellectual Ezra Klein about YIMBY!

Alexandria YIMBYs September Social & Housing Master Plan Kickoff Event

Social event before Housing Master Plan engagement

Ezra Klein Livestream

Join Peninsula for Everyone to watch a live conversation with The New York Times’s Ezra Klein

Live Watch Party! - YIMBY Action and Ezra Klein: Abundant Housing in Our Backyards

Join Hawai'i YIMBY for a watch party of YIMBY Action and Ezra Klein: Abundant Housing in Our Backyards

YIMBY Action and Ezra Klein: Abundant Housing in Our Backyards

Join us for an evening with The New York Times’s Ezra Klein in conversation about pro-housing laws and abundant communities

YIMBY Action and Ezra Klein: Abundant Housing in Our Backyards

Join us for an evening with The New York Times’s Ezra Klein in conversation about pro-housing laws and abundant communities

TC & Duluth YIMBY Social/Watch Party: September 25th

Social Hour with Twin Cities and Duluth housing advocates and YIMBY members

YIMBY Action and Ezra Klein: Abundant Housing in Our Backyards

Join us for an evening with The New York Times’s Ezra Klein in conversation about pro-housing laws and abundant communities

Ball Arena Campus Development - Exclusive Presentation

Join YIMBY Denver for an exclusive presentation on the Kroenke Sports and Entertainment redevelopment of the Ball Arena campus!

Fresno LGBTQ+ Housing Town Hall

Join us for an in-person town hall in Fresno focused on understanding and addressing the most pressing housing challenges facing LGBTQ+ Californians.

SF YIMBY Mobilization for Marjan

Join us for a mobilization for endorsed District 1 Supervisor candidate Marjan Philhour along with our friends at the Housing Action Coalition

Minimum Lot Size Changes - Second Reading

The Gainesville City Commission will be voting on two items that will reduce the minimum lot sizes in Single Family zoned areas. This will help make starter homes more prevalent.

Happy Hour with Devin Barrington-Ward

Abundant Housing has endorsed Post 3 At Large City Council Candidate, Devin Barrington-Ward. He is the housing champion that Atlanta needs! Come out to meet Devin, learn about his housing stances, and plug into opportunities to support his campaign.

DC YIMBYs September Elections Happy Hour

It's election season! Join our next happy hour to learn how you can help pro-housing representatives in your neighborhood

Gainesville is for People Monthly Meetup

Come hang out with housing activists, learn about current issues facing our community, and enjoy some of the best drinks in Gainesville!

Panhandle Mobilization & Community Canvass with Bilal Mahmood and UDC

Join us for the Panhandle Mobilization with Mayor Breed and Bilal Mahmood!

Knock doors for Trevor Chandler for Supervisor

Help elect a pro-housing champion to the SF Board of Supervisors! Join SF YIMBY and the United Democratic Club in supporting Trevor Chandler.

Western Addition Mobilization & Community Canvass with Bilal Mahmood

Join us for the Western Addition Mobilization with Mayor Breed and Bilal Mahmood!

Cottages & Cocktails

Hosted by our partners at MicroLife Institue. Come enjoy locally crafted cocktails while you tour the Cottages on Vaughan and see what life is like in 492 square feet!

Support Candlestick at Planning

The proposed development at Candlestick Point will be at Planning on 9/12. Let's show up and say yes to thousands of new homes!

Talking Housing with City Councilmember Jeff Okrepkie

Join your fellow local YIMBYs for a discussion with special guest District 6 Councilmember Jeff Okrepkie about local housing and transportation policy.

ATL Living Lab

Abundant Housing Atlanta co-founder Ernest Brown to share his perspective as a panelist at the Atlanta Living Lab, tackling the cost of living crisis through storytelling and connection. Hosted by Cost of Living.

TWIMBY: This week in my backyard!

Catch up on volunteer tasks and get advice on advocating for more housing!

YIMBY Coffee Social + Book Club

Join us for our monthly Coffee Social and Book Club!

Joe Sangirardi Kickoff

You are cordially invited to the community kick-off and friendraiser supporting Joe Sangirardi’s campaign for District 9 of the BART Board of Directors!

TWIMBY: This week in my backyard!

Catch up on volunteer tasks and get advice on advocating for more housing!

Canvassing with endorsed candidate Myrna Melgar

Join supervisor Myrna Melgar and SF YIMBY to knock doors in the Inner Sunset. Please bring water and comfortable shoes. Meeting place will be emailed to you after you RSVP.

Density & Diversity: What's Next for City and State Housing Policy

Colorado passed major reforms to make it easier to build housing during the last session. How do we move forward to achieve even more?

SF YIMBY Picnic

https://actionnetwork.org/events/sf-yimby-picnic-2/

Danny Sauter & YIMBY Field Day

Join the Danny Sauter team and YIMBY for our biggest August canvassing day where we go door knock and speak to District 3 voters! We are proud to have the sole endorsement of YIMBY, a coalition of housing advocates in San Francisco fighting to end the housing shortage in our community. Hear from Danny and YIMBY leaders on why we are passionate about more building more affordable housing!

Pro-Housing Pau Hana - The Pizza Press

Come join us for at The Pizza Press for a pau hana with fellow YIMBYs!

Kirkwood Condos BZA Hearing

Speak in favor of allowing 14 homes and a restaurant to replace a parking lot

General Meeting - August 2024

Our next General Meeting is on Wednesday, August 21st from 6-7PM over Zoom!

Gainesville is for People Monthly Meetup

Come hang out with housing activists, learn about current issues facing our community, and enjoy some of the best drinks in Gainesville!

Russian Hill Canvass for Mayor London Breed

Help YIMBY-endorsed Mayor London Breed get re-elected!

Bilal Mahmood for Supervisor Field Kick Off

Get out there and support our endorsed candidate in D5 at his kickoff

Pro-Housing Hike - Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail

Join us, rain or shine, for a morning hike on the Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail. Wear BLUE, get some fresh air and connect with other local YIMBYs!

SF YIMBY General Meeting - August 2024

We'll be hearing more about Regional Measure 4, the $20 billion affordable housing bond that has the potential to be a huge game-changer across the 9 County Bay Area. Come learn how you can get involved and help this critical measure pass!

Atlanta City Council Post 3 Candidate Forum

Abundant Housing Atlanta is hosting a candidate forum for those running for the Post 3 At-Large City Council Seat. The forum features a moderated discussion with Devin Barrington-Ward, Nicole Evans Jones, and Eshé Collins. We invite you to come here from all three about their stances on abundant housing for the city of Atlanta.

August Events

✨ Happy August, YIMBYs! ✨ Did you know that August is @yimbyaction Membership Month? We'll be sharing lots of information about how to take your activism to the next level and join our passionate community of volunteers! For now, mark your calendars for these upcoming events!

Pro-Housing Happy Hour - Howard County

Join us for a fun and casual Pro-Housing Happy Hour/Meet & Greet to mingle, network, and discuss all things housing!

Green Acres Neighborhood Historic District Vote

Speak out against using a historic district to constrict housing growth

YIMBY Summer BBQ - Fired up for housing!

Come socialize, have fun, get swag

Membership Month Happy Hour

Abundant Housing Atlanta is hosting a Membership Month Happy Hour! Join us Manuel's Tavern to make some new pro-housing friends, visit old pro-housing friends, and have a great time! We will be signing up new members. Membership in Abundant Housing Atlanta will gain you access to insider Slack channels with YIMBYs everywhere in the United States. You'll get a front row seat to the newest and most innovative housing projects from here in Georgia to California. Plus: All new members who sign up this month will receive free swag! If you are an existing member, bring a friend and receive free swag when they join on your referral. We look forward to seeing you there.

YIMBY Action Double Feature: Block by Block + Fault Lines

YIMBY Action is bringing SF’s labyrinthe permitting process to the big screen! Join us for a rare screening of “Block by Block,” a behind-the-scenes telling of how Chinatown fought for and won approval for its own CCSF campus, and “Fault Lines,” a new documentary about the intricacies of the fight for housing in San Francisco. As a special treat, we’ll have some discussion with the filmmakers of both films afterwards.

TC YIMBY Social Hour: August 6

August is New Member Month! Come "Cheers!" with us at Lake Monster Brewing in Saint Paul and find out more about YIMBY Action!

TC YIMBY Social Hour: August 1

August is New Member Month! Come "Cheers!" with us and find out more about YIMBY Action!

TC YIMBY Social Hour: July

Gather with like-minded affordable housing advocates.

Bernal Heights Mobilization for Mayor Breed

Join us for the Bernal Heights Mobilization with Mayor Breed! And then stay for a Community Canvass as we carry our message into the neighborhood by knocking on doors! Please wear comfortable shoes if you plan to knock on doors with us. We'll have water and snacks to share!

Supervisor Myrna Melgar Re-election Kickoff

Join Supervisor Melgar, our endorsed candidate in District 7, as she officially kicks off her re-election campaign!

Cheers to YIMBY Legislative Wins!

Join us on Thursday July 25, 5pm-7pm at Beer Lab HI-Beretania to raise a glass to pro-housing policies that were passed this legislative session!

Wylie Street Duplex BZA Hearing

Speak in favor of a new duplex in the Bryan Park neighborhood

July Happy Hour

Join us for our July happy hour at metrobar!

Kaua'i: Community Housing Update

Join us on Tuesday, July 23 at 1pm at Hā Coffee in Downtown Lihuʻe for a Community Housing Update.

YIMBY Launch Party for London

Come celebrate our endorsement with Mayor Breed and rally support for her campaign! Good drinks, good speeches, & good friends! All attendees will be asked to donate or sign up to volunteer. Doors open at 6, London will speak around 6:15

Minimum Lot Size Changes - First Reading

The Gainesville City Commission will be voting on two items that will reduce the minimum lot sizes in Single Family zoned areas. This will help make starter homes more prevalent.

Indiana Avenue Improvement Outreach

Participate in the redesign process for Indiana Avenue at the Sample Gates

Mountain View & South Bay YIMBY Meet-Up

Join us for a social!

Gainesville is for People Monthly Meetup

Come hang out with housing activists, learn about current issues facing our community, and enjoy some of the best drinks in Gainesville!

London Breed: Pac Heights Mobilization & Community Canvass

Join us for the Pacific Heights Mobilization! And then stay for a Community Canvass as we carry our message into the neighborhood by knocking on doors! Please wear comfortable shoes if you plan to knock on doors with us. We'll have water and snacks to share!

London Breed: Marina District Mobilization & Community Canvass

Join us for the Marina District Mobilization with Mayor Breed! And then stay for a Community Canvass as we carry our message into the neighborhood by knocking on doors! Please wear comfortable shoes if you plan to knock on doors with us. We'll have water and snacks to share!

Jefferson Street Demolition Delay HPC Meeting

Speak in favor of replacing single-family homes with infill housing near IU

SF YIMBY General Meeting - July 2024

For July's meeting, we'll be hearing from Rachael Tanner, who is the new Director of Citywide Planning Division doing long-range planning for the department. What does her job entail, how does it interesect with the Housing Element? Learn about it and ask Rachael questions! Stay tuned for that as well as more announcements for guests 6-6:30: mingle and catch up with fellow YIMBYs 6:30-7:30: Programming 7:30-8: more time to mingle or head out to a nearby bar RSVP today!

Speak Up For Housing At Stonestown @ Land Use

The Housing Action Coalition and SF YIMBY are proud to support the exciting proposal to develop a mixed-use neighborhood at Stonestown Mall. The project will bring 3,500 well-designed, transit-oriented homes to the west side of San Francisco! It's going to Planning on May 9th. Come to Planning to show your support for this huge opportunity to reshape the mall and create a new neighborhood with thousands of homes

Speak Up For Housing At Stonestown @ Land Use

The Housing Action Coalition and SF YIMBY are proud to support the exciting proposal to develop a mixed-use neighborhood at Stonestown Mall. The project will bring 3,500 well-designed, transit-oriented homes to the west side of San Francisco! It's going to Planning on May 9th. Come to Planning to show your support for this huge opportunity to reshape the mall and create a new neighborhood with thousands of homes

Urbanauts Book Club July

Join Orlando YIMBY to read and discuss our favorite urbanist books!

Speak up for housing at the City Plan Board Meeting

Speak up for housing at the City Plan Board Meeting

Candidate Forum with Gainesville Citizens for Active Transportation

We're having a candidate forum for candidates running for local office. We will be asking candidates about their housing policy positions and GCAT will be focusing on the transportation plan of candidates.

DC YIMBYs June Happy Hour

Join us for our next happy hour to meet other pro-housing individuals in the District and get involved! This is a great opportunity to meet fellow YIMBYs in DC and deepen our understanding of local housing issues. We're ramping up our efforts on running for and supporting other YIMBYs who are running for Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs). We'll also have opportunities to get involved, such as submitting comments in support of projects to build more housing in DC. There will be food and drinks available for purchase.

Making LA Sustainable: housing strategies that fight climate change

Learn how to create eco-friendly housing in LA to combat climate change at our event!

SF YIMBY Happy Hour - June 2024

Come catch up with your fellow YIMBYs and dive into the upcoming Supervisors and Mayor races. Also, it sounds like Stonestown may be in front of Planning soon! How can we help support it? Ocean Ale House is a short walk or bus ride from Balboa Park BART

SF YIMBY General Meeting - June 2024

We're doing a special meeting to get together and watch the sold-out Mayoral debate on June 12, starting at 6:30 pm. This is not an endorsement event for SF YIMBY, just a social get together to watch and educate ourselves on the candidates!

D11 Supervisor Debate

Get ready, OMI community! Mark your calendars for June 9th, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, as we host an electrifying District 11 Supervisor Debate and Community Town Hall at the Minnie and Lovie Ward Rec Center! Join us for an engaging event where you can meet the candidates, hear their policy positions, and share your thoughts on key issues like housing, transit, and the environment. The event will kick off with a dynamic Moderator Q&A, followed by a Town Hall format, ensuring open dialogue between candidates and community members. Be part of the conversation that shapes our future! Sponsored by Southside Forward, We Are OMI, and Urban Environmentalists. Don't miss out—your neighborhood needs your voice! #InglesideDebate2024 #CommunityEngagement

Housing Abundance and the 2024 Election

As the nation prepares for the 2024 election, housing affordability is emerging as a top priority. Join us in Washington D.C. on May 21 for a thought-provoking discussion with Rachel Cohen of Vox and Laura Foote of YIMBY Action.

TC YIMBY Social Hour: May

Gather with like-minded affordable housing advocates.

Housing Fireside Chat with YIMBY and Student Housing Coalition

Discussion about our housing crisis and solutions

Capitola Housing Bike Tour

A fun bike tour of sites in Capitola's housing element

How to Achieve Racial Justice in Housing

Come learn why neighborhoods are still segregated and how we can make housing equitable for everyone.

Speak Up For Housing At Stonestown @ Planning

The Housing Action Coalition and SF YIMBY are proud to support the exciting proposal to develop a mixed-use neighborhood at Stonestown Mall. The project will bring 3,500 well-designed, transit-oriented homes to the west side of San Francisco! It's going to Planning on May 9th. Come to Planning to show your support for this huge opportunity to reshape the mall and create a new neighborhood with thousands of homes

Monthly Meetup: Special Guests Sean Murphy and Claudia Vecchio

Join your fellow YIMBYs for a discussion with Sean Murphy, Partner at Pacific Development, about the proposed Lance Drive project near North Santa Rosa SMART and with Sonoma County Tourism President & CEO Claudia Vecchio about emerging plans to build a convention center in downtown Santa Rosa. See you there!

South Bay YIMBY General Meeting: May 2024

Join us for our monthly general meeting!

D3 Supervisor Candidate Forum

Join SF YIMBY, in collaboration with UDC, Ed Lee Dems, and the Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club, for a D3 Supervisor Candidate Forum on May 8th, 2024 from 5:30-8 PM. Hear from all six current candidates on their positioning on critical topics such as public safety, housing, transportation, small businesses, and much more. Featuring Sharon Lai, Eduard Navarro, JConr B. Ortega, Danny Sauter, Matthew Susk, and Moe Jamil. Location TBA

SF YIMBY & Northern Neighbors: Meet the Candidate - Mark Farrell

Join SF YIMBY & Northern Neighbors for a meet-and-greet with Mark Farrell. Come learn what his pro-housing priorities will be if elected

Habitat Homes in Minnetonka - City Council

Minnetonka City Council Meeting

SF YIMBY Happy Hour - May 2024

Come catch up with your fellow YIMBYs and dive into the upcoming Supervisors and Mayor races. Also, it sounds like Stonestown may be in front of Planning soon! How can we help support it? Ocean Ale House is a short walk or bus ride from Balboa Park BART

YIMBY Walking Tour: Northeast San Francisco

Join us for a walking tour that showcases diverse housing types in Russian Hill, North Beach, Telegraph Hill, and the Northern Waterfront

South Bay & Peninsula Housing Advocates Meet Up 2024

South Bay YIMBY is co-hosting a social with our local allies in the pro-housing movement.

2024 YIMBY Activists Awards

Join us in this celebration on April 26 for the YIMBY Activist Awards, a virtual ceremony where YIMBYS from across the country will receive awards and recognition for their hard work to fight for more housing.

Speak up for housing at the City Plan Board Meeting

Speak up for housing at the City Plan Board Meeting

SF YIMBY: Meet the Candidate - Daniel Lurie

Join SF YIMBY for a meet-and-greet with Mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie. Come learn what his pro-housing priorities will be if elected

Habitat Homes in Minnetonka - Planning Committee

Minnetonka Planning Commission Meeting

South Bay YIMBY General Meeting: April 2024

Join us for our monthly general meeting!

SF YIMBY: Meet the Candidate - Ahsha Safaí

Join SF YIMBY for a meet-and-greet with Supervisor Ahsha Safaí. Come learn what his pro-housing priorities will be if elected

Grow the Richmond Happy Hour featuring Marjan Philhour

Join Grow the Richmond for a happy hour with District 1 Supervisor Marjan Philhour. What will her housing priorities be if she's elected in November? Come mingle with fellow Grow the Richmond members to learn all that and more

Grow The Richmond Happy Hour featuring Marjan Philhour

Join Grow the Richmond for a happy hour with District 1 Supervisor Marjan Philhour. What will her housing priorities be if she's elected in November? Come mingle with fellow Grow the Richmond members to learn all that and more

Gainesville is for People Monthly Meetup

Come hang out with housing activists, learn about current issues facing our community, and enjoy some of the best drinks in Gainesville!

Legalizing Missing Middle Housing

An informative session with Eduardo Mendoza, Policy Director at the Livable Communities Initiative on single stair housing reform and how it could make a difference in Santa Cruz County.

How to Make Housing Affordable for Everyone

Ever wondered why it’s so expensive to buy a home? Or why rent is so damn high? You’re not alone. Housing has been expensive for a long time, and prices have only continued to rise in recent years. The good news is that we can make homes affordable for everyone, and you can join us! Come learn how homes got so expensive and how you can join the fight for abundant, affordable housing.

SF YIMBY: Meet the Candidate - London Breed

Join SF YIMBY for a meet-and-greet with Mayor London Breed. Come learn what her pro-housing priorities will be if re-elected

April Happy Hour

Join us for our next social event at Metrobar! Our focus this month is on how to run for Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) or support YIMBYs running for ANC.

Eggstravaganza

Join SF Yimby and SF Parents for an afternoon of egg hunts and egg painting! The egg hunt will start at 1:15 and kids can find wooden eggs to paint! We will have paint stations for the wooden eggs and light snacks!

Minimum Lot Size Changes - Plan Board

They are items 5 and 6 on the Agenda, the meeting begins at 6:30PM but you can speak at the beginning of the meeting if you can't stay until the item is heard, full agenda here https://pub-cityofgainesville.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=87083

No on M Victory Celebration

Let's celebrate the defeat of Measure M!

Oak Cottage Court Tour

Join us on Saturday, March 23rd for a tour of Oak Cottage Court, a pocket neighborhood of six cottages nestled on ½ acre near Downtown Decatur. Learn more about the new development and how we can be making the most of pocket neighborhoods as a model to provide more affordable housing for intown Atlanta. This event is brought to you by Abundant Housing Atlanta, The Microlife Institute, Kronberg Urbanists + Architects in partnership with the SK Collaborative, Development Authority of the City of Decatur, Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership, Fortas Homes and the Decatur Land Trust. Note: This event is limited to 50 RSVPs.

SF YIMBY Happy Hour

Come catch up with SF YIMBY to hang out, debrief on the March election results, and talk housing with a bunch of fun housing nerds! feel free to bring food, standard deviant allows outside food and doesn't sell much.

Housing & Mobility Mixer

Join us on March 19th for the Housing & Mobility Mixer. A collaboration with Propel ATL, this event unites advocates and enthusiasts for housing and transportation, the combination of which is crucial for fostering sustainable, inclusive communities. Come hang out! (Also - a FREE drink for anyone who gives input at the ATL Dept. of City Planning Open House beforehand!)

Gainesville is for People Meetup

Gainesville is for People Meetup

South Bay YIMBY General Meeting: March 2024

Join us for our monthly general meeting!

SF YIMBY General Meeting - March 2024

Schedule 6-6:30: opportunity to mingle 6:30-7:30: programming 7:30-8:00: additional mingling or decamping to a nearby bar Happy New Year! We hope everyone is starting strong. This month, we'll welcome in some of our endorsed Democratic County Central Committee members to talk about the race, upcoming events, and other ways you can help. We'll also talk about Planning's recently extended survey regarding upzoning called Expanding Housing Choice and how you can help

Single Stair Reform Panel

Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know About Single Stair Reform and The Potential of HB 1239 But Were Afraid to Ask!

Build More Housing Near Transit Act Info Session

Learn about the federal bill that would unlock tens of thousands of homes near public transit across the country!

Save the Planet: Build More Homes!

Climate change and housing affordability are both urgent issues, and we can tackle both of them simultaneously.

SF Democrats for Change Election Night Party

Join us on election night to thank our candidates, celebrate the hard work from all the campaigns, and watch the results come in! ​Initial results will be announced around 8pm and then every hour through the evening. ​Co-hosted by GrowSF, TogetherSF Action, Yimby Action, UDC, ENDC, Ed Lee Dems, Housing Action Coalition, Westside Family Dems, and others.

Election Day! Get Out the Vote for SF Dems for Change

Please note there are multiple time slotes. Look for more details This is our final push to get out the vote for the SF Dems for Change! We need everyone's support to help talk to registered Democrats across the city. Come spend the day with us!

Get Out the Vote w/ SF Dems for Change

March 5th is Election Day and we need to talk to San Francisco Democrats! Are you with us and ready to change the SF Democratic Party? Come hang with us to make some dials, send some texts, and help get out the vote in our great city. We'll reach targeted voters with our message of San Francisco's bright future.

Yes on My Ballot - Housing and Urbanists Get out the Vote w/ Sen Wiener

Join the SF Democrats for Change, SF YIMBY, Housing Action Coalition, Yes on A, Yes on C, State Senator Scott Wiener, and all our allies to get out the vote in San Francisco this GOTV weekend. Wear comfy shoes and a passion for affordable housing and let's help make sure San Francisco gets out and votes!

Final Weekend! Get Out the Vote for SF Dems for Change

Please note there are multiple time slotes. Look for more details This is our final push to get out the vote for the SF Dems for Change! We need everyone's support to help talk to registered Democrats across the city. Come spend the day with us!

Thursday Phone/Text Bank for SF Dems for Change

March 5th is Election Day and we need to talk to San Francisco Democrats! Are you with us and ready to change the SF Democratic Party? Come hang with us to make some dials, send some texts, and help get out the vote in our great city. We'll reach targeted voters with our message of San Francisco's bright future.

YIMBY & SHC Happy Hour

Join Santa Cruz YIMBY and the UCSC Student Housing Coalition for an election gathering at Abbott Square in downtown Santa Cruz!

Wednesday Phone/Text Bank w/ SF Dems for Change

March 5th is Election Day and we need to talk to San Francisco Democrats! Are you with us and ready to change the SF Democratic Party? Come hang with us to make some dials, send some texts, and help get out the vote in our great city. We'll reach targeted voters with our message of San Francisco's bright future.

Tuesday Phone/Text Bank for SF Dems for Change

March 5th is Election Day and we need to talk to San Francisco Democrats! Are you with us and ready to change the SF Democratic Party? Come hang with us to make some dials, send some texts, and help get out the vote in our great city. We'll reach targeted voters with our message of San Francisco's bright future.

SF Environmentalist Canvass with Sara Barz, Dan Calamuci, Mike Chen, and Brian Quan

Join Sara Barz, Mike Chen, Dan Calamuci and Brian Quan in canvassing neighborhoods in AD19! We'll be joined by members from: The Sierra Club The League of Conservation Voters San Francisco YIMBY Kid Safe SF We'll be gathering at Richard Gamble Memorial Park in Cole Valley, at 10am on Sunday 2/25 and from there we'll be deploying people to several key precincts in the Inner Richmond, Inner Sunset, Cole Valley, and adjoining neighborhoods.

SF Dems for Change: Westwood Park / Westwood Highlands Day of Action

Support the SF Democrats for Change for the SF Democratic Party! Join the SF Dems for Change and allied organizations for a Westwood Park / Westwood Highlands day of action! We'll be meeting at Java On Ocean and knocking on the doors of voters in the area to provide information about the March 5th election. On-site training will be available, all levels of campaign experience are welcome! NOTE: a cell phone is required for this event. We strongly encourage volunteers to bring: Their cell phone and a backup charger if possible A bottle of water to stay hydrated Comfortable shoes Your favorite political button to wear proudly!

SF Dems for Change: Lakeshore / Merced Manor / Parkside Day of Action

Support the SF Democrats for Change for the SF Democratic Party! Join the SF Dems for Change and allied organizations for a Lakeshore / Merced Manor / Parkside day of action! We'll be meeting at the corner of Wawona St and 21st Ave and knocking on the doors of voters in the area to provide information about the March 5th election. On-site training will be available, all levels of campaign experience are welcome! NOTE: a cell phone is required for this event. We strongly encourage volunteers to bring: Their cell phone and a backup charger if possible A bottle of water to stay hydrated Comfortable shoes Your favorite political button to wear proudly!

SF Dems for Change: Outer Richmond Day of Action

Support the SF Democrats for Change for the SF Democratic Party! Join the SF Dems for Change and allied organizations for an Outer Richmond day of action! We'll be meeting at Lincoln Park Playground and knocking on the doors of voters in the area to provide information about the March 5th election. On-site training will be available, all levels of campaign experience are welcome! NOTE: a cell phone is required for this event. We strongly encourage volunteers to bring: Their cell phone and a backup charger if possible A bottle of water to stay hydrated Comfortable shoes Your favorite political button to wear proudly!

Yes on A: Community Canvass in the Excelsior

Join United Democratic Club, Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club, SF YIMBY, Housing Action Coalition, Mission Housing and the Yes on A campaign for a canvass in the Excelsior neighborhood to talk to voters about the importance of passing Proposition A this coming March 5th election. We will gather at the Balboa Park BART Plaza at the corner of Geneva Ave and San Jose Ave at 12:30pm on Saturday 2/24. There will be training for all new canvassers who need to be trained and then we will hear briefly from Sam Moss of Mission Housing about the importance of passing Prop A. Then we will hit the doors and talk to voters!

SF Dems for Change: North Beach Day of Action

Support the SF Democrats for Change for the SF Democratic Party! Join the SF Dems for Change and allied organizations for a North Beach day of action! We'll be meeting at Washington Square Park and knocking on the doors of voters in the area to provide information about the March 5th election. On-site training will be available, all levels of campaign experience are welcome! NOTE: a cell phone is required for this event. We strongly encourage volunteers to bring: Their cell phone and a backup charger if possible A bottle of water to stay hydrated Comfortable shoes Your favorite political button to wear proudly!

Thursday Phone/Text Bank for SF Dems for Change

March 5th is Election Day and we need to talk to San Francisco Democrats! Are you with us and ready to change the SF Democratic Party? Come hang with us to make some dials, send some texts, and help get out the vote in our great city. We'll reach targeted voters with our message of San Francisco's bright future.

Unlocking Your Impact: How to Tell Your Housing Story

Come learn how to share your housing story

Wednesday Phone/Text Bank w/ SF Dems for Change

March 5th is Election Day and we need to talk to San Francisco Democrats! Are you with us and ready to change the SF Democratic Party? Come hang with us to make some dials, send some texts, and help get out the vote in our great city. We'll reach targeted voters with our message of San Francisco's bright future.

SF YIMBY Happy Hour - February 2024

Come catch up with SF YIMBY to hang out, get the latest on the March election, and housing element implementation!

Meet the DCCC Candidates with KidSafe SF

Join us for a parent-friendly virtual event to hear from several of our endorsed DCCC candidates about this important race, and why your vote in it matters for safe streets and sustainable transportation.

SF Dems for Change: Marina District Day of Action

Support the SF Democrats for Change for the SF Democratic Party! Join the SF Dems for Change and allied organizations for a Marina District day of action! We'll be meeting at the corner of Laguna St and Bay St at the SW corner of Fort Mason and knocking on the doors of voters in the area to provide information about the March 5th election. On-site training will be available, all levels of campaign experience are welcome! NOTE: a cell phone is required for this event. We strongly encourage volunteers to bring: Their cell phone and a backup charger if possible A bottle of water to stay hydrated Comfortable shoes Your favorite political button to wear proudly!

SF Dems for Change: Noe Valley / Glen Park Day of Action

Support the SF Democrats for Change for the SF Democratic Party! Join the SF Dems for Change and allied organizations for a Noe Valley and Glen Park neighborhood day of action. We'll be meeting at Walter Haas Playground and knocking on the doors of voters in the area to provide information about the March 5th election. On-site training will be available, all levels of campaign experience are welcome! NOTE: a cell phone is required for this event. We strongly encourage volunteers to bring: Their cell phone and a backup charger if possible A bottle of water to stay hydrated Comfortable shoes Your favorite political button to wear proudly!

SF Dems for Change: Ingleside Day of Action

Support the SF Democrats for Change for the SF Democratic Party! Join the SF Dems for Change and allied organizations for a neighborhood day of action in Ingleside. We'll be meeting at the Ingleside Sundial and knocking on the doors of voters in the area to provide information about the March 5th election. On-site training will be available, all levels of campaign experience are welcome! NOTE: a cell phone is required for this event. We strongly encourage volunteers to bring: Their cell phone and a backup charger if possible A bottle of water to stay hydrated Comfortable shoes Your favorite political button to wear proudly!

Canvass for Alex Shoor

Help elect our endorsed candidate!

SF Dems for Change: Forest Hill Day of Action

Support the SF Democrats for Change for the SF Democratic Party! Join the SF Dems for Change and allied organizations for a Forest Hill day of action! We'll be meeting at Forest Hill Station and knocking on the doors of voters in the area to provide information about the March 5th election. On-site training will be available, all levels of campaign experience are welcome! NOTE: a cell phone is required for this event. We strongly encourage volunteers to bring: Their cell phone and a backup charger if possible A bottle of water to stay hydrated Comfortable shoes Your favorite political button to wear proudly!

Thursday Phone/Text Bank for SF Dems for Change

March 5th is Election Day and we need to talk to San Francisco Democrats! Are you with us and ready to change the SF Democratic Party? Come hang with us to make some dials, send some texts, and help get out the vote in our great city. We'll reach targeted voters with our message of San Francisco's bright future.

YIMBY Denver Legislative Kick Off Party

Major reform legislation is on tap that could start making Colorado’s housing more affordable. Find out how you can help!

Wednesday Phone/Text Bank w/ SF Dems for Change

March 5th is Election Day and we need to talk to San Francisco Democrats! Are you with us and ready to change the SF Democratic Party? Come hang with us to make some dials, send some texts, and help get out the vote in our great city. We'll reach targeted voters with our message of San Francisco's bright future.

Unlocking Your Impact: How to Show Up In Your Community

Come learn the secret to how YIMBYs win

Tuesday Phone/Text Bank for SF Dems for Change

March 5th is Election Day and we need to talk to San Francisco Democrats! Are you with us and ready to change the SF Democratic Party? Come hang with us to make some dials, send some texts, and help get out the vote in our great city. We'll reach targeted voters with our message of San Francisco's bright future.

Prop A Mobilization

Join SF YIMBY as we mobilize to get the word out for Yes on Prop A!

SF Dems for Change: Laurel Heights Day of Action

Support the YIMBY-endorsed candidates for the SF Democratic Party!

South Bay YIMBY General Meeting: February 2024

Join us for our monthly general meeting!

No Parking Required: Ending Costly Parking Mandates

Join YIMBY Denver and Representative Vigil to learn about the social costs of mandating parking requirements and upcoming reform efforts

Unlocking Your Impact: Learn How to be A Pro-Housing Advocate

Come learn how you can make an impact on housing in your community!

YIMBYs text YIMBYs to vote!

Text or call YIMBYs to get out the vote

Support 2395 Sacramento Street at the Board of Supervisors

Show up to support 24 new homes in Pacific Heights and tell the Board of Supervisors to reject this CEQA appeal

SF Dems for Change: West Portal + Parkside Day of Action

Right before SF voters receive their ballots in the mail, SF Dems for Change are going to talk to voters in the vote-dense neighborhoods of West Portal and Parkside.

SF Dems for Change: Cole Valley Day of Action

Support the SF Democrats for Change for the SF Democratic Party!

SF Dems for Change: Noe Valley Day of Action

Support the SF Democrats for Change for the SF Democratic Party!

Yes on Housing, Get Out the Vote Rally

Housing is on the ballot! Come to this Pro-Housing Get-Out-The-Vote Rally

Rezoning at the Planning Commission

The San Francisco Planning Department will provide an informational presentation on the rezoning program on Thursday, February 1 at the Planning Commission. The upcoming rezoning is one of the biggest opportunities for pro-housing progress in San Francisco history.

AHA Winter Happy Hour

Let's get together! Join us for Abundant Housing Atlanta's first happy hour of 2024. Come connect with other members of Abundant Housing Atlanta, and learn more about the pro-housing movement and how to get involved. This event is open to all!

Wednesday Phone/Text Bank w/ SF Dems for Change

March 5th is Election Day and we need to talk to San Francisco Democrats! Are you with us and ready to change the SF Democratic Party? Come hang with us to make some dials, send some texts, and help get out the vote in our great city. We'll reach targeted voters with our message of San Francisco's bright future.

Doom Loop to Boom Loop: What's In Store For 2024?

San Francisco has always been a boom and bust town. From the Gold Rush to the Great Quake and Fire, from the dot com bubble to the tech boom, this city has seen meteoric rises and stunning crashes that are woven into its history. The past few years have been no different, as COVID deeply impacted the City with many people leaving. But all indications are people are coming back because they want to be in San Francisco. What's different this time? Our city has to build a ton of new homes in the next few years and there are a lot of new laws to help lead us towards housing abundance. Come learn about what's changed this time around as we move out of the doom loop and into the boom loop

Density Decontrol at Land Use Committee

This is item 6 on the Agenda, we expect it will be heard between 2:30 and 3:00 pm, however, the meeting starts at 1:30 pm, full agenda here https://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/lut012924_agenda.pdf

SF Dems for Change: Richmond District Mega Mobilizationn & Phonebank

Team Marjan is opening up an office and holding a mega mobilization for the SF Dems for Change ahead of the crucial March 5th election - JUST 36 Days AWAY.

SF Dems for Change in the Castro! Voter Outreach Door Knocking

Support SF YIMBY's endorsed candidates for the SF Democratic Party! Join SF YIMBY endorsed candidates, the "SF Democrats for Change" slate, for a Castro neighborhood day of action. We'll be meeting at the corner of 17th and Castro (Jane Warner Plaza, outside Twin Peaks Tavern) and knocking on the doors of voters in the area to provide information about the March 5th election. Props A & C: Collateral will also be provided for Propositions A and C, which support building affordable housing and converting downtown commercial buildings to housing!

Canvass for YIMBY-endorsed DCCC candidates in North Beach

SF YIMBY endorsed 22 of the 24 candidates on the San Francisco Democrats for Change slate. Let's get out the vote for them in North Beach neighborhood for a day of action. Meet at the North Beach farmers market to knock on doors of voters in the area to provide information about our campaign and get out the vote for March 5!

Lessons from the Evergreen State

Representative Jessica Bateman from Washington State will talk about the monumental moves Washington has made towards abundant housing.

Santa Cruz YIMBY General Meeting

Our general meeting. We'll be talking about the March election, volunteer opportunities, candidates, and measures!

Yes on A Campaign Kickoff

Prop A (the $300M Affordable Housing Bond on the March 2024 Ballot) is hosting its kick-off this weekend. Put on your finest YIMBY gear and show up to support this SF YIMBY-endorsed ballot measure

Cow Hollow Merchant Walk with Lanier Coles, Sara Barz, & Parag Gupta for SF DCCC

Join the United Democratic Club and San Francisco YIMBY in speaking to local merchants in the Cow Hollow neighborhood about the campaigns of Lanier Coles, Sara Barz, & Parag Gupta for DCCC.

South Bay YIMBY General Meeting: January 2024

Join us for our monthly general meeting!

SF YIMBY General Meeting - January 2024

Schedule 6-6:30: opportunity to mingle 6:30-7:30: programming 7:30-8:00: additional mingling or decamping to a nearby bar Happy New Year! We hope everyone is starting strong. This month, we'll welcome in some of our endorsed Democratic County Central Committee members to talk about the race, upcoming events, and other ways you can help. We'll also talk about Planning's recently extended survey regarding upzoning called Expanding Housing Choice and how you can help

Meet & Greet with Alex Shoor

Join us at Park Station Hashery to meet one of our endorsed candidates!

SF YIMBY Happy Hour - January 2024

Happy 2024! Come catch up with SF YIMBY to talk about all the exciting stuff to come in the new year. SB 423 is in effect, we've got some big elections, and there's plenty more

Housers Happy Hour - Celebrate a Year of Housing Wins

Our December social is a happy hour to celebrate the year's accomplishments

Organizing for Local Single Stair Reform

Single stair reform in housing advances more affordable and diverse housing options by allowing fewer staircases in apartment buildings while maintaining safety standards. Join YIMBY Action, East Bay for Everyone, and the Livable Communities Initiative for an in-depth event about organizing for local single stair reform. Hear from a panel of experts and organizers to learn what you can do to promote single stair reform in your community!

Meetup in Downtown San Jose

Join us for a social at San Pedro Square!

YIMBY Denver December Happy Hour

Spread holiday cheer and celebrate YIMBY Denver's 2023 accomplishments at our December Happy Hour

SF YIMBY Member Appreciation Celebration

Join SF YIMBY for a year-end shindig to celebrate the work and each other! Free drinks and snacks for all members! Not a member? Join today! https://www.sfyimby.org/join/

What is Affordable Housing?

Join us at Ten20 Brewery for an introduction to YIMBY Louisville and a panel discussion on Affordable Housing!

Colorado Legislators on Land Use: Reforms, Challenges, and Opportunities

A moderated panel with three CO state legislators discussing recent land use reforms, state challenges, and opportunities ahead

November Happy Hour (DC)

Join for our next happy hour!

Save the Planet: Build More Homes!

What if we could tackle climate change and make housing more affordable at the same time?

South Bay YIMBY General Meeting: November 2023

Join us for our monthly general meeting!

Sip + Mix with County Candidates

Come meet District 2 County Supervisor Candidates!

Urban Environmentalists Picnic

Join Chinese American Democratic Club, Sierra Club, and Urban Environmentalists for a picnic!

Downtown Walking Tour

Walking tour of open spaces and housing in downtown

Rice Creek Commons Open House

Come learn about the Rice Creek Commons development proposal that includes new housing at the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant. Doors open to the public at 5:45pm. RSVP is encouraged.

November Happy Hour (SF)

Join SF YIMBY for a Happy Hour at Pagan Idol in the Financial District. See you there and don't forget to invite a friend!

Colorado Sierra Club + YIMBY Denver Urban Hike

Join YIMBY Denver and the Colorado Sierra Club for an urban hike!

Breakfast With Brian

Join Grow the Richmond lead Brian Quan for a casual neighborhood breakfast and chat about what's going on in the neighborhood

Breakfast With Brian

Join Grow the Richmond lead Brian Quan for a casual neighborhood breakfast and chat about what's going on in the neighborhood

Yes in God's Back Yard Party

Celebrate the passing of SB 4

Canvassing for Juan Marcano (Aurora)

Canvassing for Juan Marcano (Aurora)

Help Boulder Progressives prepare material!

Help Boulder Progressives prepare material!

YIMBY Homecoming

Join us for this year’s biggest pro-housing party!

Homecoming

2023's Biggest YIMBY Party

South Bay YIMBY General Meeting: October 2023

Join us for our monthly general meeting!

Canvassing for Julie Pignataro (FoCo)

Our neighbors in Fort Collins have an important election coming up, and we're hitting the streets to canvass for one of their endorsed candidates on Saturday, October 7.

A Conversation with Henry Grabar

A discussion on Grabar’s new book, Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World

Sip + Mix with City Council and County Candidates

Election 2024: Get to know the candidates!

October 2023 SF YIMBY General Meeting

Join us in October for our SF YIMBY General Meeting

Breakfast With Brian

Join Grow the Richmond lead Brian Quan for a casual neighborhood breakfast and chat about what's going on in the neighborhood

Pro-Housing Social in Santa Clara

Come socialize with pro-housing activists from Santa Clara Housing Advocates and South Bay YIMBY at The Stand (previously Grub).

Federal Reserve talks Housing @ SPAAR

Learn how you can play a part in addressing the housing crisis.

Playgrounds in My Backyard

Join us for a day in the park. Bring your kids and a chair. See you there!

Sip + Mix with County Candidates

Come meet District 5 County Supervisor Candidates!

YIMBY Denver Trivia

All are welcome to join in this trivia battle that combines knowledge, networking, and, of course, fantastic local beer!

Mountain View Social + Membership Opportunity

Join us for a social and a membership opportunity!

Santa Cruz YIMBY BBQ & Membership Opportunity

Want to meet fellow housing advocates? Want a Free T-Shirt? Free Membership This is the event for you!

South Bay YIMBY General Meeting: August 2023

Join us for our monthly general meeting!

Build Affordable Housing with Habitat for Humanity

Join us in a Day of Service working on Live Oak Habitat for Humanity homes!

Campbell Social Hour

Join us for a social!

Denver New Liberals & YIMBY Denver Happy Hour w/ Rep. Pettersen

Viva Streets Volunteering

Park Day with YIMBY Denver

Join YIMBY Denver for a delightful picnic in the park. Please bring your own food and drinks.

Juneteenth Tabling Day 2

Juneteenth Tabling Day 1

Santa Cruz YIMBY Summer Social

Let’s relax, enjoy the summer with a social hour