YIMBY Denver

"Together, we're advocating for a more inclusive country, where everyone can thrive, where everyone has a place to call home, where everyone can find their community.

YIMBY is about rebuilding the American dream into what it always should have been."

Portland’s Inclusionary Zoning Program Is Finally Performing, New Data Suggests | Sightline Institute Because for the first time, the city fully funded it.

We can make inclusionary zoning work if we fund it! www.sightline.org/2025/11/25/p...

Who's going to join us? Get your tix before they're gone!

Lakewood Colorado is now a leader in housing reform and legalizing more attainable and affordable homes. When will Denver and other cities across the Front range catch up?

Are We Entering the Affordability Era? Voters are trying to send a message. Who’s listening?

New Post by YA Director @laurafoote.bsky.social on YIMBY wins around the country including here in Colorado. Pro housing is a winning message, are elected leaders listening? open.substack.com/pub/politics...

Denver Housing Construction Benefits Low-Income Renters Denver’s recent experience shows that when we build more housing, rents fall – and they fall the most for households that need the greatest relief.

housingforwardco.org/denvers-hous.... "Class C apartments are saving $2,076 per year compared to rents in 2023.....Boosting Supply is a Powerful Housing Affordability Strategy"

Congratulations to our sister @yimbyaction.bsky.social chapter YIMBY Ft Collins on a giant victory last night where all their endorsed candidates won! Special congratulations to YIMBY Ft Collins lead Chris Conway for winning his ranked choice race on the first ballot beating a NIMBY incumbent!

New blog just dropped 🚨

Parking reform is a hot topic in YIMBY circles.

In our latest blog, we break down how our YIMBY Denver chapter helped turn years of parking reform advocacy into real policy change—and what it means for housing across Colorado.

🔗: yimbyaction.org/blog/denver-...

"Parking requirements, in particular, are the most impactful land use policy that inhibits smart growth – and thus they represent the greatest opportunity to unlock climate-smart housing construction within urban and suburban areas."

Five ways smart land use policies tackle climate change in Colorado Strategic growth policies can reduce emissions from transportation and buildings while saving residents money and protecting open lands.

Great new Analysis by Housing Forward Colorado on how Colorado housing bills can reduce climate emissions, reduce sprawl, and improve resilience. housingforwardco.org/five-ways-sm...

Denver-based Zocalo Development breaks ground on 461 residential units near Sloan’s Lake Denver residential project that will span a full city block at the southeast corner of Sloan’s Lake Park is underway, featuring 461 residential units.

YIMBY Denver members came out in force for this project over 6 years ago. Due to rising costs this likely took longer than Developer David Zucker desired, but Zocalo saw the project through and is set to deliver well over 150 income restricted units. www.denverpost.com/2025/10/17/d...

🎉 Celebrate the end of minimum parking requirements in Denver with @yimbydenver.bsky.social 8/19, 5:30 p.m @ Dulce Vida (1201 Cherokee St)! This is a HUGE win for housing & a more people-friendly city. Share stories & toast a Denver with more homes and fewer parking lots. RSVP: bit.ly/RIPminimums 💪🥂

Our YIMBY Denver chapter is showing people how 👏 we 👏 win👏!

These advocates stayed at City Council until 1 AM to demand a Denver that prioritizes people over parking.

And guess what? Denver has now eliminated parking minimums citywide! 🔥

Thank you to all our Denver members for your advocacy 💪

Congrats to Denver for eliminating parking mandates citywide! Council passed the measure by a 9 to 3 vote last night.

We want to congratulate @yimbydenver.bsky.social on a successful campaign to eliminate parking minimums in Denver.

Housing Policy is Transportation Policy.

Parking minimums are banned in Denver!

As one commenter succinctly put it, “What makes Denver great is the people, not the parking”

The item is finally up! Shoutout to everyone who’s hung in here until 10:30pm

Ready to testify for people over parking!

fs12.formsite.com/qD2eXl/heari... Sign ups are now open to speak at City Council—parking reform is items 25-0684 and 25-0685.

See you tomorrow!

Join us with the Progress & Poverty Institute on July 30th and learn about the benefits of a Land Value Tax. RSVP below!

Join us on July 30th for snacks, drinks, and a lively discussion of the benefits of a land value tax for Denver, including Q&A with a panel of local experts & elected officials.

Co-sponsored by @yimbydenver.bsky.social and the Progress and Poverty Institute! RSVP: bit.ly/4kXyXlB

ICYMI, there’s still a few spots left at this awesome event!

We need you! Parking reform is coming to City Council on August 4th 😱 this is your chance to use your voice and fight for a city for people, not cars. We’ll convene for some drinks afterwards. Details in the link! www.eventbrite.com/e/1395501776...

Ever heard someone say “land value tax would solve this” and wondered what they meant? Or maybe you know exactly what they meant and just want to nerd out about land policy? We have just the event for you! Join us 7/30 to learn more about the Land Value Tax!
www.eventbrite.com/e/can-we-tax...

Amazing video explaining why shit ain't working.

Colorado local Governments hearing the news.

www.eventbrite.com/e/yimby-denv... Join us tomorrow night for a happy hour at Cohesion Brewing. Starts at 5:30–see you there!

Huge news in Boulder!