Anti-Growth Tendencies Exacerbate Gentrification and Displacement
Because:
- Rising rental costs and home values have to be addressed by an increase in the supply of all types of homes.
- When neighborhoods say “no” to home construction, they are denying current residents additional options for attainable homes, and denying newcomers a home in their desired neighborhood.
We advocate for plans, policies, projects, and programs that:
- Expand affordable and market-rate home development throughout the city.
- Achieve an equitable distribution of attainable homes in all of Denver’s neighborhoods.
Adding Density to Existing Neighborhoods is the Only Sustainable Growth
Because:
- Denver will not stop growing, so we must choose if new residents will be accommodated within our existing neighborhoods, or at the sprawling fringes of our metro area.
- Compact development, where residents have shared access to transportation, infrastructure, and city services, is more ecologically, environmentally, and fiscally sustainable.
We advocate for plans, policies, projects, and programs that:
- Reduce our collective impact on the environment and its natural resources.
- Incentivize the development of sustainable building forms that consume less of our resources.
YIMBY Denver is a group of dedicated volunteers with full-time jobs. We are strongly supported by members of the community who donate not just their dollars, but also their time, knowledge, and skills.
Inspired by the work of similar groups around the country, YIMBY Denver was started in early 2017 by residents concerned about how restrictions on development were exacerbating the housing crisis in Denver.
In 2019, we formalized as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit in order to more effectively advance our housing and transportation advocacy. In June 2022, we became a chapter of YIMBY Action, led by President Ryan Keeney. You can stay involved by signing up for our newsletter or donating to our cause.
Outdated land use and transportation policy is keeping our city from reaching its full potential as a strong and inclusive place to live. Everyone who lives here should be able to stay. Everyone who moves here should be welcomed.