YIMBY Melbourne
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In 2023, a 3-storey apartment project was blocked as "underdevelopment".
In 2025, on the same site, a 4-storey apartment project was blocked as "overdevelopment".
Utter insanity. Our planning systems make it illegal to build any new homes.
In 2025, on the same site, a 4-storey apartment project was blocked as "overdevelopment".
Utter insanity. Our planning systems make it illegal to build any new homes.
January 20, 2026 at 8:35 PM
In 2023, a 3-storey apartment project was blocked as "underdevelopment".
In 2025, on the same site, a 4-storey apartment project was blocked as "overdevelopment".
Utter insanity. Our planning systems make it illegal to build any new homes.
In 2025, on the same site, a 4-storey apartment project was blocked as "overdevelopment".
Utter insanity. Our planning systems make it illegal to build any new homes.
Do you want to reduce carbon emissions? Try upzoning.
Research shows detached houses produce 1.8-2.7x MORE greenhouse gases per person compared to apartments and townhouses.
Research shows detached houses produce 1.8-2.7x MORE greenhouse gases per person compared to apartments and townhouses.
January 18, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Do you want to reduce carbon emissions? Try upzoning.
Research shows detached houses produce 1.8-2.7x MORE greenhouse gases per person compared to apartments and townhouses.
Research shows detached houses produce 1.8-2.7x MORE greenhouse gases per person compared to apartments and townhouses.
It took twelve months, a VCAT hearing, a planning minister intervention and an expert panel to approve an “off-the-shelf” "fast-tracked" permit.
This is what happens when you let local governments have free rein of the planning system. Lots of delays and no homes.
This is what happens when you let local governments have free rein of the planning system. Lots of delays and no homes.
January 15, 2026 at 8:35 PM
It took twelve months, a VCAT hearing, a planning minister intervention and an expert panel to approve an “off-the-shelf” "fast-tracked" permit.
This is what happens when you let local governments have free rein of the planning system. Lots of delays and no homes.
This is what happens when you let local governments have free rein of the planning system. Lots of delays and no homes.
For decades, the loudest voices in planning were saying "No." We started YIMBY Melbourne to say "Yes."
The Guardian credits that shift with driving a "planning policy revolution." Proof that when you show up with evidence & optimism, you can change policy!
The Guardian credits that shift with driving a "planning policy revolution." Proof that when you show up with evidence & optimism, you can change policy!
Melbourne is in the middle of a housing revolution – have the yimbys already won?
Advocates say even they are surprised by Allan government’s embrace of higher density housing, but warn construction costs risk city becoming ‘victim of its success’
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:39 AM
For decades, the loudest voices in planning were saying "No." We started YIMBY Melbourne to say "Yes."
The Guardian credits that shift with driving a "planning policy revolution." Proof that when you show up with evidence & optimism, you can change policy!
The Guardian credits that shift with driving a "planning policy revolution." Proof that when you show up with evidence & optimism, you can change policy!
This Victorian building has sat empty and derelict for five years.
Owners had a plan to restore it and provide housing. Council planners gave it the green light.
The majority of councillors voted to block it.
Owners had a plan to restore it and provide housing. Council planners gave it the green light.
The majority of councillors voted to block it.
January 11, 2026 at 8:50 PM
This Victorian building has sat empty and derelict for five years.
Owners had a plan to restore it and provide housing. Council planners gave it the green light.
The majority of councillors voted to block it.
Owners had a plan to restore it and provide housing. Council planners gave it the green light.
The majority of councillors voted to block it.
House prices are rising 1.5 times faster for properties below the 5% deposit guarantee price cap. Demand subsidies do not work.
If you want to make housing cheaper, build more homes.
If you want to make housing cheaper, build more homes.
January 8, 2026 at 8:45 PM
House prices are rising 1.5 times faster for properties below the 5% deposit guarantee price cap. Demand subsidies do not work.
If you want to make housing cheaper, build more homes.
If you want to make housing cheaper, build more homes.
Build more homes → reduce rents
January 6, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Build more homes → reduce rents
Did you know a single car park can add up to $70k to the cost of a new home?
This is why the Victorian Government just made a massive change: they’ve scrapped mandatory parking minimums for homes near good public transport 👇
This is why the Victorian Government just made a massive change: they’ve scrapped mandatory parking minimums for homes near good public transport 👇
January 1, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Did you know a single car park can add up to $70k to the cost of a new home?
This is why the Victorian Government just made a massive change: they’ve scrapped mandatory parking minimums for homes near good public transport 👇
This is why the Victorian Government just made a massive change: they’ve scrapped mandatory parking minimums for homes near good public transport 👇
It's been a big year for YIMBY Melbourne and we couldn't have done it without your support →
✅ 3 research notes
✅ 11 events\workshops
✅ 50+ media appearances
✅ And many advocacy wins
We wish you all a happy New Year!
✅ 3 research notes
✅ 11 events\workshops
✅ 50+ media appearances
✅ And many advocacy wins
We wish you all a happy New Year!
December 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
It's been a big year for YIMBY Melbourne and we couldn't have done it without your support →
✅ 3 research notes
✅ 11 events\workshops
✅ 50+ media appearances
✅ And many advocacy wins
We wish you all a happy New Year!
✅ 3 research notes
✅ 11 events\workshops
✅ 50+ media appearances
✅ And many advocacy wins
We wish you all a happy New Year!
New Research → Building more homes reduces displacement
December 28, 2025 at 8:45 PM
New Research → Building more homes reduces displacement
Merry Christmas from the YIMBY Melbourne team 🎄
December 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Merry Christmas from the YIMBY Melbourne team 🎄
A NIMBY group in Thornbury claims they want “fair” growth, but their plan is anything but fair →
December 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
A NIMBY group in Thornbury claims they want “fair” growth, but their plan is anything but fair →
Restricting higher-density housing leads to
❌Less homes
❌Higher prices
❌More segregation
🧵
❌Less homes
❌Higher prices
❌More segregation
🧵
December 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Restricting higher-density housing leads to
❌Less homes
❌Higher prices
❌More segregation
🧵
❌Less homes
❌Higher prices
❌More segregation
🧵
New apartments & townhouses are cheaper than the old detached houses they replace.
We should allow cheaper housing options to be built where people want to live.
We should allow cheaper housing options to be built where people want to live.
December 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
New apartments & townhouses are cheaper than the old detached houses they replace.
We should allow cheaper housing options to be built where people want to live.
We should allow cheaper housing options to be built where people want to live.
New research suggests restricting higher-density housing leads to →
❌Less homes
❌Higher prices
❌More segregation
❌Less homes
❌Higher prices
❌More segregation
December 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
New research suggests restricting higher-density housing leads to →
❌Less homes
❌Higher prices
❌More segregation
❌Less homes
❌Higher prices
❌More segregation
PRESS RELEASE → Reducing parking mandates and standardising levies is a good step forward 🧵
December 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
PRESS RELEASE → Reducing parking mandates and standardising levies is a good step forward 🧵
Another day, another report saying that we need to upzone to improve housing affordability. It's time for policy makers to listen to the experts and get on with the job!
December 2, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Another day, another report saying that we need to upzone to improve housing affordability. It's time for policy makers to listen to the experts and get on with the job!
Melbourne is LESS dense than Los Angeles.
If Melbourne were as dense as LA within the first 15km, we’d have an extra 431,000 homes!
If Melbourne were as dense as LA within the first 15km, we’d have an extra 431,000 homes!
November 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Melbourne is LESS dense than Los Angeles.
If Melbourne were as dense as LA within the first 15km, we’d have an extra 431,000 homes!
If Melbourne were as dense as LA within the first 15km, we’d have an extra 431,000 homes!
The evidence overwhelmingly says that planning reforms lead to more and cheaper housing. 🧵
November 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The evidence overwhelmingly says that planning reforms lead to more and cheaper housing. 🧵
In 1999, it took 55 days to get a permit for 10 dwellings.
In 2025, it took 302 days.
These delays add more than $15k in costs per townhouse.
In 2025, it took 302 days.
These delays add more than $15k in costs per townhouse.
November 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
In 1999, it took 55 days to get a permit for 10 dwellings.
In 2025, it took 302 days.
These delays add more than $15k in costs per townhouse.
In 2025, it took 302 days.
These delays add more than $15k in costs per townhouse.
Most of our major cities have allowed fewer new homes in inner and middle-suburbs. Why?
Because of restrictive planning controls.
Because of restrictive planning controls.
November 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Most of our major cities have allowed fewer new homes in inner and middle-suburbs. Why?
Because of restrictive planning controls.
Because of restrictive planning controls.
Wealthier suburbs abuse the planning system to block new housing.
Victoria's new Planning Amendment Bill aims to fix it.
Victoria's new Planning Amendment Bill aims to fix it.
November 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Wealthier suburbs abuse the planning system to block new housing.
Victoria's new Planning Amendment Bill aims to fix it.
Victoria's new Planning Amendment Bill aims to fix it.
YIMBY Melbourne congratulates Jess Wilson on becoming the youngest Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party.
And any serious agenda for young people includes an ambitious pro-housing stance. And that means planning reform that puts young people first must be on the cards.
And any serious agenda for young people includes an ambitious pro-housing stance. And that means planning reform that puts young people first must be on the cards.
November 18, 2025 at 4:11 AM
YIMBY Melbourne congratulates Jess Wilson on becoming the youngest Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party.
And any serious agenda for young people includes an ambitious pro-housing stance. And that means planning reform that puts young people first must be on the cards.
And any serious agenda for young people includes an ambitious pro-housing stance. And that means planning reform that puts young people first must be on the cards.
Our lead organiser, Jonathan O'Brien,about last week talked to Tom Elliot on 3AW why building 3-storey homes across Melbourne is a good idea 👇
November 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Our lead organiser, Jonathan O'Brien,about last week talked to Tom Elliot on 3AW why building 3-storey homes across Melbourne is a good idea 👇
In the 1980s, for the average woman, it would have taken 6 years of wages to purchase the average Brighton property.
In 2025, despite radical improvements in gender pay, it would take the average woman nearly 33 years...
In 2025, despite radical improvements in gender pay, it would take the average woman nearly 33 years...
Bayside residents are rallying against plans to introduce buildings up to 16 storeys in the area.
Residents marching in Brighton on Sunday argued the ill-conceived plan would overrun their suburbs’ population without adequate infrastructure or their consent.
Video: Cassandra Morgan and Sophie Boyd
Residents marching in Brighton on Sunday argued the ill-conceived plan would overrun their suburbs’ population without adequate infrastructure or their consent.
Video: Cassandra Morgan and Sophie Boyd
November 16, 2025 at 6:53 AM
In the 1980s, for the average woman, it would have taken 6 years of wages to purchase the average Brighton property.
In 2025, despite radical improvements in gender pay, it would take the average woman nearly 33 years...
In 2025, despite radical improvements in gender pay, it would take the average woman nearly 33 years...