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dcyimbys.bsky.social
DC YIMBYs
@dcyimbys.bsky.social
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Washingtonians for a more affordable, accessible city. Follow along for commentary on DC land use. Join our mailing list and get involved at DCYIMBYs.org.
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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 12h
Congrats to Isabel Cholbi, the new ANC for 5D01 (Union Market), who was sworn in by @cmzparker5.bsky.social yesterday.

Looking forward to working with her!
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Cheryl Cort @cherylcort.bsky.social · 1d
Our Ward 3 for everyone happy hour was a lovely meet-up with likeminded folks. We’ve got a lot to champion- Wisconsin & Conn Aves rezoning, a new Comp Plan in the works. Grateful for partners working together.
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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 2d
Shout-out to this absolute king. Speaking up in favor of homes makes a difference!
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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 2d
They delayed so long the project went from townhomes to a large building. Are townhomes really such ain't to the character of Taking Park that they needed to be blocked?
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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 2d
Love getting to the part of the urbanism book that talks about local NIMBYs
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Dr. Samantha Hancox-Li @sjshancoxli.liberalcurrents.com · 10d
when people ask me if i'm in favor of abundance
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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 14d
It's a beautiful home, but today every alley home has to be a bespoke project, like this one. The way to get these built regularly is to make them legal to build without getting cumbersome zoning exceptions.

Help us Make Alley Homes Boring Again.
actionnetwork.org/letters/alle...
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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 14d
Incredible turnout last night. We are going to bring more homes and new neighbors to ward 3.

Help us make it happen.
actionnetwork.org/letters/say-...
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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 15d
DC alleys don't need to be this way. We can fill them with homes and turn them into communities within communities.

Take action now!
actionnetwork.org/letters/alle...
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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 15d
DC's high rent is a policy choice. Join us to change it!
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Cleveland Park Smart Growth @cpsmartgrowth.bsky.social · 16d
Join us Tuesday for drinks and talk about more housing around our shops and Metro! And take action by signing up to testify (it's so easy and we'll help) cpsmartgrowth.com/testify
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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 15d
No place I'd rather spend the rapture. Join us tonight!
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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 27d
The Zoning Commission is considering upzoning Cleveland Park, Woodley Park, Friendship Heights, & Tenleytown. These changes will finally legalize homes in some of DC's most exclusionary neighborhoods!

Meet YIMBYs and learn how you can help at our next happy hour!
actionnetwork.org/events/dc-yi...
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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 16d
One change that could allow a lot of small starter homes in DC is to legalize alley homes. Tell the Zoning Commission you want these affordable options in DC!
actionnetwork.org/letters/alle...
Alley Lots
Send an email to the Zoning Commission and tell them to unlock the housing potential of alley lots!
actionnetwork.org
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Jane Fiegen Green @janefgreen.bsky.social · 19d
Great overview of what Missing Middle housing can bring to Arlington. share.google/EIBd7UpJOgOG...
Arlington six-plex shows promise of Missing Middle
Only a few projects have been allowed to continue under Arlington’s Expanded Housing Options amid legal challenges. One is a six-plex near the Virginia Square Metro Station that shows the incredible p...
share.google
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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 20d
The difference is the sixplex provides cheaper homes for six families instead of one much more expensive home for one family. If you think this should be legal everywhere in DC, tell your Councilmembers:
actionnetwork.org/letters/say-...
Say Yes to Homes in Ward 3
Send a message to the Zoning Commission and DC Council: say yes to homes in Ward 3 and commit to broader upzoning in the Comprehensive Plan! DC’s Office of Planning has advanced smart rezonings alon...
actionnetwork.org
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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 20d
Sometimes when people hear "legalize apartments", they think of towering structures. But the sixplex in this article (first pic) would look right at home in some of DC's wealthier neighborhoods (others)
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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 21d
We'll be at the Mt. Pleasant Transit Party this Sunday
rallying for a connected bike network and the crosstown bus project. Come join us!
partiful.com/e/1YpnJHHH8W...
RSVP to Mt P Transit Party | Partiful
Come hang out in the plaza to support walking, biking, and public transit infrastructure! All ages & all voices welcome. We’ll have information on ways to make your voice heard on DDOT’s strategic ...
partiful.com
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Caroline @caro130.bsky.social · 22d
If we've talked about housing in DC, you've probably heard me say "Upzone Ward 3!" (& the rest of our wealthy low-density residential areas while you're at it)

Here's a way to tell the Zoning Commission and Council to do just that, via
@dcyimbys.bsky.social: actionnetwork.org/letters/5684...
Say Yes to Homes in Ward 3
Send a message to the Zoning Commission and DC Council: say yes to homes in Ward 3 and commit to broader upzoning in the Comprehensive Plan! DC’s Office of Planning has advanced smart rezonings alon...
actionnetwork.org
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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 23d
Literally could not have said it better myself
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PoPville @popville.bsky.social · 23d
“DC’s Zoning Commission Fails to Meet the Moment of DC’s Housing Crisis–230 Homes at 901 Monroe St. NE Delayed” - Epic saga: www.popville.com/2025/09/901-...
“DC’s Zoning Commission Fails to Meet the Moment of DC’s Housing Crisis–230 Homes at 901 Monroe St. NE Delayed” - PoPville
From DC YIMBY: "Once again the Zoning Commission votes to add delay and expense to much-needed housing Zoning Commission votes 5-0 to delay approval until at least October 23 For over 10 years, the lo...
www.popville.com
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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 24d
Yesterday, a few volunteers helped a new YIMBY ANC get her wings (collect enough signatures to get on the ballot). Looking forward to getting Isabel Cholbi elected in 5D01!

Special thanks to @jbhenchman.bsky.social and @vjkapur.bsky.social. Let's 🏗️build🏗️
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Saad Asad @realsaadasad.bsky.social · 24d
Gotta love #YIMBYtown,
-Boos for Prop 13
-Cheers for land value tax
-Claps for removing local control over housing
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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 25d
5 floors is well below the height restriction, which is closer to 12 floors on major roads
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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 25d
It's because they legalized missing middle a few years ago! They need to make some enhancements, but has potential to really transform the county and the affordability of the region.
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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 25d
The law says everything within a half mile of major transit stops can be at least 5 stories. Can't emphasize what a game changer this would be for DC, where even 4 units is illegal in most of the city.
National Zoning Atlas view of where 4+ units are allowed in DC
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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 25d
Congratulations to our California friends, who just won a fight to legalize homes near transit!

DC should make similar reforms.
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M. Nolan Gray 🥑 @mnolangray.bsky.social · 26d
SB 79 HAS PASSED!
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