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Infill: A YIMBY Podcast

124 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratings

Audio selections from YIMBY Action. Interviews, panel discussions, speeches and more, including round-table discussions on local politics and urban policy with folks across the US in the pro-housing movement.

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How U.S. Housing Policy Divides Our Neighborhoods by Economic Class: A Conversation with Richard Kahlenberg

January 11, 2024 20:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

On this episode of Infill, YIMBY Law’s Executive Director Sonja Trauss speaks with Richard Kahlenberg, author of Excluded: How Snob Zoning, Nimbyism, and Class Bias Build the Walls We Don't See. The pair discuss how U.S. housing policy segregates our neighborhoods by creating barriers to allowing folks of all incomes to live in high-resource communities through exclusionary zoning. According to Kahlenberg, class segregation has doubled since the 1970s. Although there are laws that prohibit ...

What is the VITAL Act? Unpacking New Federal Legislation with The Kelsey

October 23, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

The United States' efforts to provide accessible and affordable homes for all individuals have fallen short. The Kelsey, a disability rights advocacy group, is pioneering disability-forward housing solutions that are accessible and inclusive. In this episode, Laura Foote, executive director of YIMBY Action sits down with Allie and Hunter from the Kelsey to discuss the VITAL Act, a piece of federal pro-housing legislation. The passage of this act provides a powerful solution to increasing ac...

Affordable Housing in America with Rep. Maxwell Frost

August 24, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

Affordable housing is absolutely essential, but there are so many obstacles that prevent it from being funded and built. In this episode, YIMBY Action Executive Director sits down with Congressman Maxwell Frost to talk about how he’s working to remove those obstacles at the federal level.   Congressman Frost is the first Gen Z candidate to get elected to Congress! Before being elected, he helped lead our Orlando Chapter, Orlando YIMBY. Both YIMBY Action and Orlando YIMBY endorsed him in 20...

CA Legislation Update with Abram Diaz

August 16, 2023 23:01 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

Hear from YIMBY Action's Alex Melendrez and Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California's Abram Diaz as they discuss updates on California pro-housing legislation and their work in the fight for abundant, affordable housing.   Learn more about YIMBY Action: https://yimbyaction.org/ Follow YIMBY Action on X (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/yimbyaction/ Follow YIMBY Action on Instagram: https://instagram.com/yimbyaction/ Follow YIMBY Action on Threads: https://ww...

YIMBYs in Action: Northern Virginia

July 12, 2023 19:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

One of our fastest-growing Chapters, YIMBYs of Northern Virginia, recently celebrated the legalization of "missing middle" housing in Arlington, Virginia. This means that multifamily buildings with up to six homes were legalized in neighborhoods that had previously only allowed single-family detached homes. In this episode, Jane Natoli, our SF Organizing Director, sits down with two Leaders from the YIMBYs of Northern Virginia, Jane Green and Alex Goyette. They discuss what it took to win i...

Urban Environmentalism in Chicago

June 15, 2023 16:25 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

What if we could preserve the environment, increase housing affordability, and reduce car dependency all at once? That's exactly what Urban Environmentalists advocate for. In this episode, our Environmental Director Joanna Gubman sits down with Urban Environmentalist Leader Robert Spragg and Chicago Alderman Matt Martin. They discuss the importance of Urban Environmentalism, the uniqueness of what the movement looks like in Chicago, and what's next for their advocacy.   Links:   Learn mo...

The Housing Advocate and the Censure

June 06, 2023 19:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

Kylie Clark wrote an email to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to alert them about an anti-housing referendum in the town where she worked. The Town Council's reaction was extreme and illegal. Listen to Kylie's story as she sits down with our National Chapter Manager, Alex Melendrez.   Links: Read about the censure: https://losgatan.com/council-censures-commissioner-over-white-anti-housing-men-comment/ Read about the censure being revoked: https://losg...

The Pathway to Affordable Housing In California

May 22, 2023 20:35 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

In March, we assembled some of California state legislature’s most powerful pro-housing champions to discuss their latest legislative efforts to alleviate California’s housing shortage and affordability crisis. Hear from Assembly Housing Committee Chair Buffy Wicks, Senate Housing Committee Chair Scott Wiener, and Assembly Social Housing Select Committee Chair Alex Lee on their plans to help get more homes built in California. They discussed CA legislation that aims to streamline housing pr...

The State of Farmworker Housing

April 22, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

There are an estimated 2.4 million farmworkers in the United States. Farmworkers across the country are doing some of the most essential work in our society, but they are not given access to acceptable housing options. Challenges in supply, affordability, and safety are posing a huge threat to farmworkers.   On Cesar Chavez Day YIMBY Action's Alex Melendrez had a conversation with Rudy Espinoza, YIMBY Action Board Member and longtime housing and farmworker activist, and Veronica Z. Garcia ...

Zoning is on a Holiday in California

March 16, 2023 21:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

For 40 years, California has analyzed upcoming housing needs based on populations across its cities and required all local governments to submit plans to illustrate how they will contribute more housing in their areas to help the State meet its housing goals. This is called the California housing elements process. Despite the fact that submitting a compliant housing element is part of state law, NIMBY cities have continued to lie about where they plan to build housing in their plans—  or hav...

The Return of Social Housing: Breaking Down The Newest CA Bill

February 25, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

In January 2023 California Assembly Member Alex Lee introduced Assembly Bill 309, a Social Housing Bill that aims to increase access to housing for all Californians. But how does social housing help solve the housing shortage?  Our Executive Director, Laura Foote, recently spoke with Assembly Member Lee and Darrell Owens, Policy Analyst for California YIMBY about the California Social Housing Bill. They talked through the big picture for Lee’s Social Housing Bill, discussed the history of s...

How Homelessness and Housing Are Shaping Politics: California Spotlight

December 15, 2022 20:30 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

Last month, we voted for dozens of pro-housing candidates across the country. The YIMBY voting bloc continues to grow, and we’re seeing that growth in dozens of pro-housing wins this year. NIMBY voices are losing their influence. YIMBY Action Board Member Anthony Dedousis recently spoke with Councilmember-elect Jesse Zwick of Santa Monica, and Councilmember-elect Chelsea Byers of West Hollywood. They both got involved in local government to help tackle homelessness. Now, they’re sharing ins...

Dive Into The California Builder's Remedy: Q&A With Dave Rand

December 08, 2022 19:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

Many local governments in California exacerbate the housing shortage by ignoring state-mandated requirements for new housing projects— especially when it comes to affordable housing. The CA Builder's Remedy, a consequence of state housing law noncompliance, might be the key to getting more housing built anyway. In California, if a city does not plan for the number of homes required by the state, the city has to approve any housing project as long as at least 20 percent of the homes are low-...

Latinx Leaders In The YIMBY Movement

November 16, 2022 20:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

The housing shortage has impacted communities across the country. But have you ever wondered how it has affected specific groups? Or how those most impacted by the housing shortage have responded to its consequences? YIMBY Action’s Organizing Manager Alex Melendrez spoke with Irving Torres and Noelia Corzo about how leaders in the Latinx community have been pushing the pro-housing movement forward.   Irving is the Director of Community Engagement at All Home, an organization focused on cre...

How An LA Lawsuit Could Help Upzone California

November 09, 2022 18:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

When a Los Angeles developer attempted to build a multi-family apartment building, the LA City Government illegally denied the project. That’s when YIMBY Law stepped in.  In this episode, you’ll hear from YIMBY Law’s Executive Director Sonja Trauss, and YIMBY Law legal counsel Ryan Patterson about the details of the lawsuit and why it has implications for zoning across California. Links: Learn more about YIMBY Action: https://yimbyaction.org/ Follow YIMBY Action on Twitter: https://twitt...

Appraising California's Newest Housing Laws

November 03, 2022 22:34 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Dozens of pro-housing laws were passed in California this year, but how will they impact the future of housing in the state? In this episode, our Policy Director Rafa Sonnenfeld sits down with Steve Wertheim to talk about the top pro-housing bills of the year and how they will help address the housing shortage that drives up prices in communities across the state.  Steve is a Senior Consultant with the California Assembly Housing Committee. He works with Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, who is t...

YIMBYs in Action: Orlando, Florida

September 15, 2022 22:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

Come meet our Orlando chapter!    In this episode, our Volunteer Podcast Producer Ed sits down with Austin Valle who co-founded our chapter Orlando YIMBY. Austin talks about why he cares about housing and how Orlando YIMBY is fighting for abundant, affordable housing in Orlando. He shares what it was like to start a chapter, how his personal story drives his activism, and how his group is working with their neighbors to welcome even more people to the community they love.    Links:  Lea...

What ever happened to Social Housing in CA?

September 07, 2022 22:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Why must the good die young?   This year, California Assemblymember Alex Lee introduced the California Social Housing Act (AB 2053). YIMBY Action sponsored the bill, organized in support of it, and worked with fellow supporting organizations to get it passed.   The bill got through several hurdles but ultimately died in the legislature several months ago. In this episode of Infill, Sonja Trauss, one of the founding members of the YIMBY movement, sits down with Paul Williams, founder of t...

What ever happened to Social Housing in CA? Part 1

September 07, 2022 22:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Why must the good die young?   This year, California Assemblymember Alex Lee introduced the California Social Housing Act (AB 2053). YIMBY Action sponsored the bill, organized in support of it, and worked with fellow supporting organizations to get it passed.   The bill got through several hurdles but ultimately died in the legislature several months ago. In this episode of Infill, Sonja Trauss, one of the founding members of the YIMBY movement, sits down with Paul Williams, founder of t...

YIMBYs in Action: Dallas, Texas

August 26, 2022 16:17 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

Come meet the founders of our Dallas chapter!   In this episode, our National Chapter Manager Jes sits down with DeDe and Adam who founded our chapter More Neighbors Dallas.   The two of them share why they care about housing and how they're fighting for abundant, affordable housing in Dallas. They share what it was like to start a chapter, how their previous experiences help drive their activism, and how they're working with their neighbors to welcome even more people to the community t...

Planning for Housing or Planning to Fail? San Francisco's Housing Element

August 16, 2022 16:14 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

The first draft of San Francisco's housing plan was released last week and guests Chris Elmendorf and David Broockman talk about what it means for the city as well as the state overall.   Cities across California are creating housing plans (aka "housing elements") that will be in effect for the next eight years. YIMBYs have successfully advocated for laws that help make sure this process is especially impactful. Because of these laws, the housing element process can potentially add million...

YIMBYs in Action: San Luis Obispo County, California

August 08, 2022 17:31 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

In this episode, our volunteer podcast producer Ed talks with two of our leads from San Luis Obispo County, California! Hear from Krista and Kevin on what they've been working on and how they're advocating for housing in their community! They also talk about how SB 9 and SB 10 have impacted SLO County. Both bills passed in California last year, and they became law at the beginning of 2022. SB 9 legalizes duplexes and lot splits so up to four homes can be built on lots that currently only ha...

California Housing Law Enforcers

June 29, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MB

YIMBYs in California advocate for laws to address the housing shortage and housing affordability crisis, but what happens after the Governor signs them?   Housing law enforcement is an important but often less flashy part of the process of making housing abundant and affordable. Housing law enforcement is possible because of volunteers, organizations like YIMBY Law, the CA Department of Housing and Community Development, and the Attorney General's office. Working together, we're able to ho...

More Affordable Homes, Less Parking: Making the Most of Density Bonus Programs

May 28, 2022 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

A new report from Circulate San Diego shows us what's possible with density bonus programs. Laura sits down with Colin Parent and Jesse O'Sullivan to talk about their Homerun for Homes report that outlines the outcomes from the program.   Links: Check out the Homerun for Homes report: https://circulatesd.org/homerunforhomes Learn more about Colin Parent and Jesse O'Sullivan at Circulate SD: https://www.circulatesd.org/staff_and_interns More from Colin Parent on his article "City-Wide: A...

Breaking Down the CA Housing Budget

May 21, 2022 17:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

California Governor Newsom released a revised version of the state's budget on May 13th, so what does it mean for housing? Laura Foote sits down with Michael Lane, the State Policy Director for SPUR Urbanist, to discuss the details. SPUR is a nonprofit public policy organization in the San Francisco Bay Area. They bring people together from across the political spectrum to develop solutions to the big problems cities face. They are recognized as a leading civic planning organization and res...

How to Get More YIMBYs Elected, with Giselle Hale and Jon Wizard

May 09, 2022 23:56 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Electing pro-housing legislators is one of the most efficient ways to address the housing shortage. YIMBY Action and our chapters across California have worked hard to find the best pro-housing candidates running for the state legislature. And these two candidates have gone above and beyond to demonstrate their willingness to support housing. Hear from Jon Wizard and Giselle Hale as they talk about their backgrounds on housing and the impact that we can all have on these races and others. ...

Matt Haney and the Power of Pro-Housing Campaigns

April 26, 2022 17:19 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

San Francisco Supervisor Matt Haney won the special election for California Assembly District 17 on April 19! By using a strong pro-housing message, his campaign demonstrated just how compelling a pro-housing message is for voters. Pro-housing platforms hold a lot more power than they did just a few years ago. Housing moves voters. So many of us have been directly affected by the housing shortage and we're ready to make the change we NEED to see in our communities. The YIMBY voting bloc is...

YIMBY Law takes on NIMBY cities in CA

January 25, 2022 23:09 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Last week, YIMBY Law announced three lawsuits against San Francisco and Los Angeles for not approving general plan compliant housing projects.   Join YIMBY Action Executive Director Laura Foote and YIMBY Law Executive Director Sonja Trauss discuss the ins and outs of these lawsuits, some of the reasons cities give for not approving housing projects, and how you can be involved in holding your city accountable too.   Links:   Think your city is breaking a housing law? Submit it here: ht...

San Francisco Housing Debate 2022 - AD 17

January 18, 2022 23:50 - 53 minutes - 32.6 MB

The four candidates for San Francisco's Assembly District 17 go head to head on housing policy. We dug in with David Campos, Matt Haney, Bilal Mahmood, and Thea Selby on their perspectives on California's biggest problem: housing. This Special Election was triggered when Assemblymember David Chiu was appointed to become San Francisco's City Attorney. Last day to vote in the primary is February 15th. The top two candidates will continue on to the General Special Election.  Hosted by YIMBY Ac...

Small Sites, Big Arguments

November 29, 2021 17:21 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

What is San Francisco's Small Sites Program? What does it do? Who benefits from it? YIMBY Action Executive Director Laura Foote and Mission Housing Executive Director Sam Moss break it down and talk about the arguments in support of the program and against it.   Learn more about the Small Sites Program: https://sfmohcd.org/small-sites-program Learn more about Mission Housing: https://missionhousing.org/ Follow Mission Housing on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissionHousing Follow Missio...

Build Back What Exactly?

November 11, 2021 16:32 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

All the talk in Congress about the Build Back Better Act and the federal infrastructure package is confusing. It seems to change so quickly, it's hard to keep up.   What got passed? What got cut? What's next? Where should we focus our advocacy?   YIMBY Action Executive Director Laura Foote talks with Joey Lindstrom, Field Director at the National Low Income Housing Coalition, who gives an update on what made it across the finish line for housing in the Federal Infrastructure Package and ...

Housing Changemaker Series with Roderick Hall and Madeline Baron

October 02, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

In this episode of the Housing Changemaker Series, Laura Foote is joined by Roderick Hall and Madeline Baron who are both Project Managers at ECONorthwest. They discuss Up For Growth research and policy, challenges urban planners face, and the importance of research and data analysis in housing.   Roderick Hall is a project manager at ECONorthwest with a background in research and data analytics, housing finance, community organizing, and program design and evaluation. Rod joined ECONorthw...

Housing Changemaker Series with Bryan Greene

September 29, 2021 16:07 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

In this episode of the Housing Changemaker Series, Laura Foote is joined by Bryan Greene, Vice President, Policy Advocacy, National Association of REALTORS. They discuss fair housing policy, equity in homeownership, and Bryan's background at HUD and beyond.   Bryan oversees all legislative and regulatory advocacy on behalf of the association's 1.4 million members. Before joining NAR, Bryan served for ten years as the highest-ranking career official in HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal...

Housing Changemaker Series with Nicole Macri

September 24, 2021 17:24 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

In this episode of the Housing Changemaker Series, Laura Foote sits down with Nicole Macri, who represents the 43rd legislative district of Washington. She serves as vice-chair of the Healthcare and Wellness Committee and is a member of the Finance and Appropriations Committees. She is also a member of the Washington State Legislative LGBTQ Caucus. Nicole has more than 20 years of experience championing progressive causes on issues around affordable housing, homelessness, human services, and...

Housing Changemaker Series with Ryan Fecteau

September 23, 2021 19:21 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

This special series on Infill is in partnership with Up For Growth, who is hosting a conference featuring amazing pro-housing voices from all over the country. We had the great opportunity to sit down with several of the speakers and give you a preview of what will be discussed in more detail during the online conference. Tickets are free, grab yours here! https://go.upforgrowth.org/UFG2021YIMBY   In this episode, Laura Foote sits down with Maine Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau, who has ...

Housing Hot Takes: San Diego Housing Element Edition

September 22, 2021 17:59 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

Did you know San Diego recently claimed that housing would be placed on top of a cemetery??   California cities are going through a once-every-eight-year process where they have to create housing plans. The state determines how many homes they'll need based on population growth, job growth, and other factors. But lots of cities have been trying to get away with plans that don't make sense. San Diego's claim that homes will go on top of a cemetery is just one example, and we need to make su...

Housing Changemaker Series with David Williams

September 21, 2021 21:24 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

This special series on Infill is in partnership with Up For Growth, who is hosting a conference featuring amazing pro-housing voices from all over the country. We had the great opportunity to sit down with several of the speakers and give you a preview of what will be discussed in more detail during the conference. The conference starts on September 21 and is all online. Tickets are free, grab yours here! https://go.upforgrowth.org/UFG2021YIMBY In this episode, Laura Foote sits down with Da...

Housing Changemaker Series with Salim Furth

September 19, 2021 20:49 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

This special series on Infill is in partnership with Up For Growth, who is hosting a conference featuring amazing pro-housing voices from all over the country. We had the great opportunity to sit down with several of the speakers and give you a preview of what will be discussed in more detail during the conference. The conference starts on September 21 and is all online. Tickets are free, grab yours here! https://go.upforgrowth.org/UFG2021YIMBY In this episode, Laura Foote sits down with Sa...

Housing Changemaker Series with Chris Leinberger

September 18, 2021 18:13 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

This special series on Infill is in partnership with Up For Growth, who is hosting a conference featuring amazing pro-housing voices from all over the country. We had the great opportunity to sit down with several of the speakers and give you a preview of what will be discussed in more detail during the conference. The conference starts on September 21 and is all online. Tickets are free, grab yours here! https://go.upforgrowth.org/UFG2021YIMBY This episode, Laura Foote sits down with Chris...

Housing Changemaker Series with Dr. Akilah Watkins

September 17, 2021 15:48 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

You’re in for a treat! This is the first episode in our special Housing Changemaker Series in partnership with Up For Growth.   Up For Growth is an incredible national pro-housing organization and they’re hosting a conference featuring amazing pro-housing voices from all over the country.   We had the great opportunity to sit down with several of the speakers and give you a preview of what will be discussed in more detail during the conference. The conference starts on September 21 and is...

Celebrating the Passage of SB9!

September 07, 2021 15:40 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

SB 9 recently passed in the California Assembly! This is a huge win for housing in California and beyond, and it passed because of the hard work done by pro-housing legislators and YIMBYs all over the state.   SB 9 legalizes duplexes and lot splits in single-family zoned neighborhoods all over the state, allowing for more home buying opportunities and missing middle housing for California families.   Thank you to all who called, emailed, and tweeted at your representatives to urge them t...

Celebrating the Passage of CA SB9!

September 07, 2021 15:40 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

SB 9 recently passed in the California Assembly! This is a huge win for housing in California and beyond, and it passed because of the hard work done by pro-housing legislators and YIMBYs all over the state.   SB 9 legalizes duplexes and lot splits in single-family zoned neighborhoods all over the state, allowing for more home buying opportunities and missing middle housing for California families.   Thank you to all who called, emailed, and tweeted at your representatives to urge them t...

Saying Yes to Fourplexes in SF

September 02, 2021 21:05 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Legalizing fourplexes would not only be a meaningful step toward ending the housing shortage, it would also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help the Bay Area reach its state-mandated housing goals.  Join us for a great conversation with Supervisor Rafael Mandelman talking about his proposed legislation for fourplexes everywhere.  Rafael Mandelman is an American attorney and politician currently serving on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, representing District 8. Prior to hi...

California SB 9 & SB 10 with Senator Scott Wiener

August 24, 2021 15:54 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Laura Foote and CA State Senator Scott Wiener talk about the conflict around SB 9 & 10, the power of op-eds in local newspapers, and what the next steps are for these two key bills in the CA legislature. Note: SB 10 passed through the Assembly yesterday! We're still fighting for SB 9 to pass, and we need your help. Use our call tool to tell your Assemblymember to support SB 9: https://actionnetwork.org/call_campaigns/get-sb9-across-the-finish-line/ Learn more about YIMBY Action and become a...

Research and Policy in Housing with David Garcia

August 13, 2021 21:22 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

Check out research released by the Terner Center regarding housing policy: https://ternercenter.berkeley.edu/research-and-policy/ Learn about the Campaign for Fair Housing Elements: https://fairhousingelements.org/ Sign up to become a housing element watchdog: https://fairhousingelements.org/volunteer/ Learn more about YIMBY Action and become a member: https://yimbyaction.org/join/ For more information about the Terner Center: https://ternercenter.berkeley.edu/  

Housing is Infrastructure with Kriston Capps

May 28, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Bloomberg CityLab reporter Kriston Capps walks us through the five buckets of President Biden's infrastructure plan as it relates to housing. Dive into the details of the federal policy proposals within the infrastructure plan including what Kriston calls the "YIMBY Bucks" program that incentivizes cities to end exclusionary zoning. Read some of Kriston's recent work:  https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-26/what-s-in-the-biden-administration-s-housing-plan https://www.bloombe...

How to Excite the Suburbs - Part 2

May 04, 2021 18:17 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

The Long Anticipated PART 2 of the YIMBY Chat with Vox Reporter Jerusalem Demsas. Laura & Jerusalem answer some questions, discussing how to change hearts and minds on housing. A sprawling, fast-paced  discussion on polling and growing the pro-housing movement in both red and blue communities.

How to Excite the Suburbs - Part 1

March 16, 2021 18:47 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

Vox Reporter Jerusalem Demsas joins Laura Foote of YIMBY Action to discuss changing hearts and minds on housing. A sprawling, fast-paced  discussion on polling and growing the pro-housing movement in both red and blue communities. Read Jerusalem's latest articles: How to Convince a NIMBY to Build More Housing America's Racist Housing Rules Really Can Be Fixed

Lots of Angry Letters with Liam Dillon

February 15, 2021 19:56 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

Recorded just before the governor announced his enforcement arm of HCD, Liam Dillon talks through the big picture of what to expect in housing production legislation in California this year.

Fair Housing Elements For All

January 26, 2021 00:36 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

YIMBY Law (partner org of YIMBY Action) has hired two amazing Housing Elements Coordinators, Jon Wizard and Jes McBride. Who are these fabulous people? Why are they so passionate about housing? What comes next for Fair Housing Elements? Website will be live soon, so bookmark fairhousingelements.org

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