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DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 2d

Check out this OP-ED from DesegregateCT Advocacy Fellow Amit Kamma. By reforming outdated single-stair rules, it will be easier to construct more "missing middle" homes and redevelop older properties, which can help make safer more affordable communities. ctmirror.org/2025/10/06/w...

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DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 5d

You can check them out here: www.zoningatlas.org

National Zoning Atlas

The National Zoning Atlas is digitizing, demystifying, and democratizing information about zoning conditions in more than 33,000 jurisdictions in the U.S. — empowering advocates, revealing insights,…

www.zoningatlas.org

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DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you to the @zoningatlas.bsky.social for the incredible panel, "Power Up Your Advocacy: Deploying National Zoning Atlas Data for Housing Wins". It was a full circle moment to see DesegregateCT's founder, @sarabronin.bsky.social, attend YIMBYtown 2025 and lead such an important conversation.

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DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you to @tamikabutler.bsky.social for a powerful keynote at YIMBYtown that highlighted the connections between the built environment, equity, anti-racism, and the pro-homes movement!

DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 7d

"There's a difference between political discomfort and political liability. We need to lead our entire state." (2/2)

DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 7d

Big shoutout to Gov. Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota for his keynote at YIMBYtown. Thank you for your powerful keynote on bipartisan housing reform and the importance of communities uniting to build stronger, more inclusive housing for all: (1/2)

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DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 7d

🚨 Connecticut is in a housing shortage crisis. We need action now. Call Governor Ned Lamont's office and demand a special session to get more homes built. Every voice counts!

📣 Sign the petition & take action: ctneedshomes.org

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DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you to our YIMBYtown keynote speaker, @billmckibben.bsky.social, Founder of Third Act, environmental activist, and author, for an incredible presentation on the connection between affordable housing and affordable, sustainable energy!

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DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 8d

We were excited to talk to the Salem MA. planners about parking as they were preparing for this vote and are thrilled that they got such great reform passed so overwhelmingly!

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DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 8d

This event is a terrific opportunity to follow up from our 2023 TOC Walk Audit and see some of the progress and discuss challenges and opportunities - Register here: (2/2) www.eventbrite.com/e/fairfield-...

Fairfield County on Foot: The Changing Footprint of Housing

Please join us for a walk audit of the area surrounding the Noroton Heights Metro North Railroad station, hosted with Desegregate CT.

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DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 8d

Please join the Fairfield County Center for Housing Opportunity, the @housingcollective.bsky.social, & DesegregateCT for a Transit Oriented Communities Walk Audit of the Noroton Heights Metro-North Rail station area. (1/2)

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DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 9d

You can read more here: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/28/o...

Do apartment buildings really need two stairwells? - The Boston Globe

Fire safety advances have made single-stair construction safer.

www.bostonglobe.com

DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 9d

“According to the Boston Indicators report, most other countries allow single-stair housing to higher heights: five stories in Japan and the United Arab Emirates, six stories in Scotland and Hong Kong, seven stories in the United Kingdom, and eight in Australia and New Zealand.”

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DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 9d

CT isn’t alone in looking to update it’s outdated thinking on single-stair reform.

“Most US states have a three-story limit, although Vermont and Georgia allow four stories and New York City, Seattle, and Honolulu have six-story limits. But the United States is an outlier.”

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DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 9d

We're still thrilled by YIMBYtown’s keynote @hatethegamebook.com, chief economist of Redfin and recent author of “Hate the Game: Economic Cheat Codes for Life, Love, and Work”. Thank you for your insightful presentation on housing affordability and potential solutions!

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DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 12d

Here's an op-ed from Kayla Giordano from our coalition partner @pschousing.bsky.social. CT hosted YIMBYtown the largest pro-homes conference in the U.S. but instead of taking the lead on housing, our state is falling behind. Gov. Lamont, where is the special session? ctmirror.org/2025/09/26/y...

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DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 12d

The @rpa.org is participating in a number of Climate Week events this year! From expert panels to community workshops; RPA is bringing together voices across disciplines to build a more sustainable future. Read more here: rpa.org/events/clima...

DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 23d

In June, Gov. Lamont vetoed HB 5002 but promised a special session for a new housing bill. We’re holding him to that. Sign the petition to demand strong pro-homes reform:
win.newmode.net/yimbytown202...

Bonus: record a 15–30s video on why housing matters to you! 🏘️

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DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 24d

Thank you to our Saturday @YIMBYtown volunteers working hard to check in our amazing pro-homes advocates and leaders to the 2025 YIMBYtown conference! Excited to see everyone tomorrow morning!

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DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 26d

YIMBYtown 2025 is almost here! Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers who spent the week packing tote bags, organizing badges, and moving boxes to get everything ready. We couldn’t do it without you - cannot wait for Sunday! 🏘️🚉🍕

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DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 26d

4 in 10 CT households struggle to cover basics. Childcare reform was a huge step forward, but bold housing reform is overdue. Read this op-ed from our friend Roger Senserrich, @4freedoms.es! ⬇️
ctexaminer.com/2025/09/10/i...

It Always Comes Back to Housing

We all saw the headlines last week. An increasing number of working families in our state are slipping toward poverty. A record-high 581,000 households, in fact, or around 4-in-10 in […]

ctexaminer.com

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DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 27d

@peteharrison860.bsky.social, CT Director of RPA dives in to YIMBYtown, Special Session, and Gov Lamont. Watch here: x.com/i/broadcasts...

DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · 29d

ICYMI: Some of our friends and advocates in the pro-homes movement launched a petition urging Governor Ned Lamont to take action on Connecticut’s housing shortage and bring more homes to our state. Tell the Governor we need to act now and call a special session. Add your name today: ctneedshomes.org

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DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · Aug 29

Check out this NBC interview with Pete Harrison, the CT Director of RPA who shares his skepticism of an alternative proposal after the veto of HB 5002 "...we need to see action and change." www-nbcconnecticut-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.nbcc...

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DesegregateCT @desegregatect.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thank you for joining us Wed. for a Transit Oriented Communities Walk Audit through the East Side of Bridgeport. These city-led improvements are crucial for protecting our climate, safer walks to the store, or making it easier to catch the bus.🚌 @peteharrison860.bsky.social @nskant.bsky.social

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