California YIMBY
@cayimby.bsky.social
California YIMBY is a statewide advocacy organization working to pass legislation to end California's housing shortage by empowering and growing the YIMBY movement. Learn more at https://cayimby.org.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the San Diego Legislative Town Hall. Your energy, ideas, and commitment made the conversation productive and the day a real success.
November 18, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the San Diego Legislative Town Hall. Your energy, ideas, and commitment made the conversation productive and the day a real success.
California YIMBY proudly congratulates Senator Monique Limón on making history as the first Latina and first mother to serve as the State Senate’s President pro Tempore.
November 18, 2025 at 12:27 AM
California YIMBY proudly congratulates Senator Monique Limón on making history as the first Latina and first mother to serve as the State Senate’s President pro Tempore.
“By halting the development of new homes and fighting the state’s attempts to reform zoning, L.A. officials risk repeating mistakes from the past — only this time, with half a million more people needing a place to live.”
Los Angeles desperately needs new housing. So why are its politicians still fighting SB79?
OPINION: “By halting the development of new homes and fighting the state’s attempts to reform zoning, L.A. officials risk repeating mistakes from the past,” Justin Ray writes.
www.sfchronicle.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
“By halting the development of new homes and fighting the state’s attempts to reform zoning, L.A. officials risk repeating mistakes from the past — only this time, with half a million more people needing a place to live.”
"'Places with tons of high-paying jobs and a massive housing shortage, they’re not going to do that themselves,' @hanlon.bsky.social says. 'You need to do that at a higher level.'"
Scott Weiner has forced California to build a lot more homes. Now he's running for Nancy Pelosi's seat. Can his "getting shit done" ethos work in a broken Congress?
Scott Wiener Defeated California’s NIMBYs. Can He Fix America’s Housing Crisis?
By running for Nancy Pelosi's seat, he's putting the "Abundance" theory to the test.
www.motherjones.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
"'Places with tons of high-paying jobs and a massive housing shortage, they’re not going to do that themselves,' @hanlon.bsky.social says. 'You need to do that at a higher level.'"
Great piece about where the post-SB 79 housing policy conversation is headed: reducing costs, speeding permitting, easing financing, and making new apartment buildings more beautiful for the neighbors and livable for their residents.
Will the YIMBY ‘Holy Grail’ Deliver an LA Building Boom?
Supporters of the California zoning reform bill SB 79 say it will unleash a wave of multistory apartment buildings. In low-rise-loving Los Angeles, that could be a tall order.
www.bloomberg.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Great piece about where the post-SB 79 housing policy conversation is headed: reducing costs, speeding permitting, easing financing, and making new apartment buildings more beautiful for the neighbors and livable for their residents.
We need to build more homes in the places people want to live.
Though the housing market has tempered since the frenetic days of 2020, prices remain relentlessly high; the U.S. median topped $410,800 in the second quarter, a more than 50 percent climb in five years.
It’s $229,000 in the greater Pittsburgh area.
It’s $229,000 in the greater Pittsburgh area.
How this major city became one of America’s most affordable for homebuyers
While there are many yardsticks for calculating housing affordability, the western Pennsylvania city stands out as uniquely livable.
wapo.st
November 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We need to build more homes in the places people want to live.
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Parking was one of the more controversial aspects to Portland's Residential Infill Project.
This newly built triplex at SE 16th & Morrison is a good example of how eliminating parking requirements allowed a mature tree to be saved. www.redfin.com/OR/Portland/...
This newly built triplex at SE 16th & Morrison is a good example of how eliminating parking requirements allowed a mature tree to be saved. www.redfin.com/OR/Portland/...
November 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Parking was one of the more controversial aspects to Portland's Residential Infill Project.
This newly built triplex at SE 16th & Morrison is a good example of how eliminating parking requirements allowed a mature tree to be saved. www.redfin.com/OR/Portland/...
This newly built triplex at SE 16th & Morrison is a good example of how eliminating parking requirements allowed a mature tree to be saved. www.redfin.com/OR/Portland/...
Though they are usually well intentioned, unfunded inclusionary zoning requirements make housing less affordable by increasing the cost of building new homes, which worsens the housing shortage and drives up rents.
In 2018, then-Mayor Ada Colau called Barcelona’s new 30% inclusionary housing requirement for projects over 600m^2 a “paradigm shift,” making housing “a right and not a commodity.” It was supposed to produce 330 affordable units a year. The reality: just 31 affordable apartments in all these years.
Cuando se ha aprobó esta medida dije repetidamente que iba a ser un fracaso y que no construirían nada de vivienda asequible. Se ha probado en mil sitios y no funciona.
Acerté. www.lavanguardia.com/local/barcel...
Acerté. www.lavanguardia.com/local/barcel...
November 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Though they are usually well intentioned, unfunded inclusionary zoning requirements make housing less affordable by increasing the cost of building new homes, which worsens the housing shortage and drives up rents.
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An incomplete list of cities where housing abundance was a major campaign issue & pro-housing candidates held or expanded majorities:
- Bozeman, MT
- Cambridge, MA
- Durham, NC
- Kalispell, MT
- Littleton, CO
- Manchester, NH
- Missoula, MT
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Seattle, WA
- Wilmington, NC
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- Bozeman, MT
- Cambridge, MA
- Durham, NC
- Kalispell, MT
- Littleton, CO
- Manchester, NH
- Missoula, MT
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Seattle, WA
- Wilmington, NC
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We'll post a list sometime soon but in addition to all the D vs. R stories tonight, in basically every nonpartisan election in the country today, the more pro-housing candidate won.
November 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
An incomplete list of cities where housing abundance was a major campaign issue & pro-housing candidates held or expanded majorities:
- Bozeman, MT
- Cambridge, MA
- Durham, NC
- Kalispell, MT
- Littleton, CO
- Manchester, NH
- Missoula, MT
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Seattle, WA
- Wilmington, NC
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- Bozeman, MT
- Cambridge, MA
- Durham, NC
- Kalispell, MT
- Littleton, CO
- Manchester, NH
- Missoula, MT
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Seattle, WA
- Wilmington, NC
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Yesterday's other big theme, besides how much the electorate hates Trump, is that voters really want more housing built.
I truly never thought I’d see the day when Marin County voters went pro-housing; but they appear to have opted to upzone parts of Sausalito(!) and rejected the housing-centric recall effort against the mayor of Fairfax.
November 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Yesterday's other big theme, besides how much the electorate hates Trump, is that voters really want more housing built.
Some good news for housing in California:
I truly never thought I’d see the day when Marin County voters went pro-housing; but they appear to have opted to upzone parts of Sausalito(!) and rejected the housing-centric recall effort against the mayor of Fairfax.
November 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Some good news for housing in California:
The average impact fee on a multifamily unit in California is $21,703, nearly triple the national average of $8,034. cayimby.org/reports/the-...
The Impact of Fees: Rethinking Local Revenues for More Multifamily Housing - California YIMBY
Dive into in-depth research reports commissioned by the California YIMBY Education Fund on on housing policy, advocacy, and legislation.
cayimby.org
November 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The average impact fee on a multifamily unit in California is $21,703, nearly triple the national average of $8,034. cayimby.org/reports/the-...
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The Bee wrote an article about @cayimby.bsky.social's San Francisco Victory Party!
www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
California housing advocates throw San Francisco party. What did they celebrate?
“This was the year that it feels like housing policy broke through,” one attendee said.
www.sacbee.com
November 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The Bee wrote an article about @cayimby.bsky.social's San Francisco Victory Party!
www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
If you don’t have tickets yet, you can get them online and show us your receipt at the door. See you soon!
California YIMBY is having our big annual party this Thursday and YOU are invited. Come through!
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Be part of California YIMBY’s SF Victory Celebration!
Join us in San Francisco on October 30.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:45 AM
If you don’t have tickets yet, you can get them online and show us your receipt at the door. See you soon!
There’s still time to grab a ticket to our SF victory party on Thursday!
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Be part of California YIMBY’s SF Victory Celebration!
Join us in San Francisco on October 30.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
There’s still time to grab a ticket to our SF victory party on Thursday!
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California YIMBY is having our big annual party this Thursday and YOU are invited. Come through!
secure.actblue.com/donate/sfvp-...
secure.actblue.com/donate/sfvp-...
Be part of California YIMBY’s SF Victory Celebration!
Join us in San Francisco on October 30.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM
California YIMBY is having our big annual party this Thursday and YOU are invited. Come through!
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Come to this party, all of the cool kids will be there
San Francisco: we are having a party next Thursday and you should come! secure.actblue.com/donate/sfvp-...
Be part of California YIMBY’s SF Victory Celebration!
Join us in San Francisco on October 30.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Come to this party, all of the cool kids will be there
Palo Alto just released a financial feasibility analysis of development in its downtown. Key takeaways:
-Nothing is feasible under current market conditions
-Removing impact fees—which are over $100/square foot and ~15% of TOTAL cost for midrise housing—would have a huge impact
-Nothing is feasible under current market conditions
-Removing impact fees—which are over $100/square foot and ~15% of TOTAL cost for midrise housing—would have a huge impact
October 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Palo Alto just released a financial feasibility analysis of development in its downtown. Key takeaways:
-Nothing is feasible under current market conditions
-Removing impact fees—which are over $100/square foot and ~15% of TOTAL cost for midrise housing—would have a huge impact
-Nothing is feasible under current market conditions
-Removing impact fees—which are over $100/square foot and ~15% of TOTAL cost for midrise housing—would have a huge impact
Back in 2023 we helped pass AB 835, a single stair reform study bill. That study is almost done, and we need your help to make sure the final report is grounded in sound evidence by emailing a public comment. It’ll only take a minute, and it makes a real difference!
Tell the State Fire Marshal: Legalize Single-Stair Buildings in California!
Improve California's building code so that more families can afford homes in our cities.
actionnetwork.org
October 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Back in 2023 we helped pass AB 835, a single stair reform study bill. That study is almost done, and we need your help to make sure the final report is grounded in sound evidence by emailing a public comment. It’ll only take a minute, and it makes a real difference!
Sacramento: we are hosting a happy hour TONIGHT from 5:30-7:30 PM at
Smic's Bar. Come through! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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California YIMBY's Building Blocks Happy Hour: New Home Deposits
Mix, mingle, and learn. A happy hour series connecting Sacramento leaders to build California’s housing future.
Wednesday, October 22
5:30-7:30 PM
Smic's Bar Sacramento, 1200 K St. Suite 8, Sacrament...
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October 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Sacramento: we are hosting a happy hour TONIGHT from 5:30-7:30 PM at
Smic's Bar. Come through! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Smic's Bar. Come through! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
San Francisco: we are having a party next Thursday and you should come! secure.actblue.com/donate/sfvp-...
Be part of California YIMBY’s SF Victory Celebration!
Join us in San Francisco on October 30.
secure.actblue.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:10 PM
San Francisco: we are having a party next Thursday and you should come! secure.actblue.com/donate/sfvp-...
"It's a moment of validation. It's a moment of celebration," said Matthew Lewis, communications director for California YIMBY. "And really, it's a moment for the work to get started in actually implementing these laws."
Newsom signs bill allowing for more homes near transit to help address California housing costs
Gov. Gavin Newsom is signing a bill that would allow for more homes to be built near transit stations, in an effort to address California's high housing costs.
www.cbsnews.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM
"It's a moment of validation. It's a moment of celebration," said Matthew Lewis, communications director for California YIMBY. "And really, it's a moment for the work to get started in actually implementing these laws."
“Nolan Gray, California YIMBY's senior director of legislation joined California Politics 360 to talk about the state's progress in reaching the goal, and how the new legislation could help.”
Gov. Newsom set a goal to build 2.5 million homes by 2030, is that realistic? | CA Politics 360
Nolan Gray, California YIMBY's senior director of legislation joined California Politics 360 to talk about the state's progress in reaching the goal, and how the new legislation could help.
www.kcra.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
“Nolan Gray, California YIMBY's senior director of legislation joined California Politics 360 to talk about the state's progress in reaching the goal, and how the new legislation could help.”
“The bill signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom allows more types of housing around public transit. The city of San Diego has already been moving in that direction, but, as NBC 7’s Joey Safchik reports, this could reshape housing plans in other parts of the county.”
New law allows more multi-story apartments near transit
The bill signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom allows more types of housing around public transit. The city of San Diego has already been moving in that direction, but, as NBC 7's Joey Safchik report...
www.nbcsandiego.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
“The bill signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom allows more types of housing around public transit. The city of San Diego has already been moving in that direction, but, as NBC 7’s Joey Safchik reports, this could reshape housing plans in other parts of the county.”