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I founded a YIMBY group where I live, because I did not want to be part of tech workers pricing other people out. Now we're a chapter of YIMBY Action: https://y
by davidw 5y ago
I founded a YIMBY group where I live, because I did not want to be part of tech workers pricing other people out. Now we're a chapter of YIMBY Action: https://yimbyaction.org/ https://yimbyaction.org/
It's interesting in that it's very different from tech, but also rewarding to make a difference in people's lives.
- q_andrew 5y agoHow difficult was it? I'm thinking of doing something similar in my mid-sized mid-western city. There are so many growth opportunities stunted by zoning laws. I'm a big advocate for regulation but parking mandates and housing density limits present more problems than solutions.
- davidw 5y agoIn my case it's been a gradual process. I made a web site, created a Facebook group, and started collecting emails. It helps a lot to get a few people who are interested in the same things you are. Strong Towns is another one to look into for allies.
- q_andrew 5y agoStrong Towns is great. My hesitancy of this kind of activism is that I can't track down and show up to every public hearing like grumpy retired homeowners can.
- davidw 5y agoJust because you can't do everything doesn't mean you can't do something! It's often possible to write in, rather than attending hearings in person. Get a mailing list of people and have them write in.