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All updates- March 4, 2026Reflections from Our Former PresidentAfter serving for three and a half years as President of YIMBY Denver, my time in this role came to a conclusion on January 31st, 2026.
- January 27, 2026Colorado YIMBY 2026 Endorsed Legislation: Building More Homes Near OpportunityAt YIMBY Denver, we support policies that make it easier to build more homes in the right places (near transit, jobs, and existing community assets). This year, we’re endorsing two bills (so far!)
- November 18, 2025From Growth Caps Toward Housing Abundance: Lakewood’s Zoning Overhaul to Legalize Middle HousingA closer look at how Lakewood modernized its zoning to meet today’s housing and environmental challenges
August 6, 2025Mind the Middle: The Key to Denver’s Housing Future Lies Just Outside DowntownDenver's housing future depends on building more homes in the walkable neighborhoods just outside downtown. Learn how zoning reform can ease traffic, reduce costs, and make Denver more livable.- June 6, 2025Reflections on the 2024–2025 Legislative SessionYIMBY Denver made big strides in 2025 legislation, helping pass key housing reform laws and building momentum for a more inclusive, affordable Colorado—while continuing the fight for future progress.
- May 1, 2025Denver Wants DensityA new YIMBY Denver survey reveals strong public support for zoning reform, upzoning near transit, and faster housing permits to solve the city’s crisis.
- April 9, 20252025 Endorsed LegislationThis year, we’re proud to endorse five key bills that will help legalize housing, streamline permitting, and fix incentives to make our communities more livable, equitable, and affordable.
- November 18, 2024The Economics Of Accessory Dwelling Units In DenverA YIMBY Denver public policy report detailing the opportunities, and the limitations, of using ADUs to address the housing crisis.
- May 12, 2024YIMBY Denver Statement on 2024 State LegislationSystemic land use reform has come to Colorado! The pro-housing, pro-transit, and pro-climate wins of the 2024 Colorado State Legislative session were the culmination of many years of Yes in My Back Yard advocacy.
May 12, 2024YIMBY Denver announces first round 2024 state candidate endorsements!After an extensive review process by the YIMBY Denver Leads Council, and with ratification by dues-paying members, YIMBY Denver is proud to announce our first round of state candidate endorsements in…- February 29, 2024TOC and Parking Reform: House Committee TestimonyThe Parking Reform bill (HB24-1304) is up in the House Committee on Transportation, Housing, and Local Government next Tuesday, March 5th at 1:30pm.
- January 25, 2024YIMBY Denver Positions on 2024 General Assembly LegislationYIMBY Denver is proud to see state legislative leaders taking bold strides to solve Colorado’s most pressing problem: the lack of housing affordable for all.
- January 10, 2024President's New Year's Letter 2024Greetings Members, Supporters, and Followers,
- October 30, 2023Member update: YIMBY Denver elects new leadershipWe are thrilled to announce some significant developments within our organization. These seek to make us more effective in our efforts toward greater housing choice, affordability, and livability in Colorado.
- June 20, 20232023 Municipal Election RecapYIMBY Denver had a great election cycle in 2023. We were entering our 2nd municipal election cycle of making endorsements after starting in 2019.
- May 1, 20232023 Land Use Bill: House Committee TestimonyThe Land Use bill has reached the house. Unfortunately, the bill was watered down drastically along the way. On Tuesday, May 2, the House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee will hear the bill.
- April 9, 2023YIMBY Denver Positions on 2023 General Assembly LegislationYIMBY Denver is proud to see Governor Jared Polis and state legislative leaders taking bold strides to solve Colorado’s most pressing problem: the lack of housing affordable for all.
- March 31, 2023We need your help!The Land Use bills are here! This is what we've been building toward for years!
- March 22, 2023YIMBY Denver Applauds the Introduction of the More Housing Now Legislative PackageDENVER – YIMBY Denver applauds Governor Jared Polis and state lawmakers who today introduced the More Housing Now legislative package, which, if passed, will be one of the largest steps taken at the…
February 22, 2023YIMBY Denver announces Mayoral endorsement!Today, YIMBY Denver, Denver’s leading advocacy organization for bringing an end to the housing shortage across the city, is announcing our endorsement of Mike Johnston for Mayor in the 2023 Denver Municipal Elections.
February 9, 2023YIMBY Denver announces City Council endorsements!After an extensive review process by the YIMBY Denver Leads Council, and with ratification by dues-paying members, YIMBY Denver is proud to announce our city council endorsements in the 2023 Denver Municipal Elections.- January 17, 2023YIMBY Denver Statement on Governor Polis’ State of the State“The YIMBY movement arose out of recognition that skyrocketing housing prices and rents across the country and across Colorado are driven by a lack of available housing.
- November 23, 2022How did housing do in the November election? Pretty great!YIMBY Denver endorsed three ballot measures that advance our ideals of more housing for more people, and a more functional Denver. Let’s look at the results!
October 6, 2022A Tale of Two Cities Breakdown: #INDvsDENIt’s gonna be a barn-burner this week, as some horses host some other horses! (Editor’s note: We will never apologize for our bad puns.) Week 5 is here, and the Broncos host the Colts.
October 5, 2022Endorsement Alert - YIMBY Denver Endorses Proposition 123 - Make Colorado AffordableWe at YIMBY Denver think about housing a lot. It's entirely our thing. With that, we wholeheartedly endorse Proposition 123. Why?- October 5, 2022YIMBY Denver Fall 2022 Ballot GuideYIMBY Denver has endorsed three ballot measures that advance our ideals of more housing for more people, and a more functional Denver.
September 30, 2022A Tale of Two Cities Breakdown: #DENvsLVWeek 4 is here, and Denver pulled off a squeaker of a win against SF. Let’s go to a conference matchup and see how Denver stacks up against a long-time rival. #DENvsLV
September 23, 2022A Tale of Two Cities Breakdown: #SFvsDENWeek 3 is one of the marquee match-ups this season. There’s a lot of hype in San Francisco about getting on the right path after decades of poor leadership and sclerotic politics.
September 18, 2022A Tale of Two Cities Breakdown: #HOUvsDENIt’s game day here in the Mile High City, with Denver trying to bounce back after a tough loss to Seattle last week. Let’s see how the cities stack up against each other. #HOUvsDEN- September 17, 2022Endorsement AlertA functional city has a transportation network that stitches everyone together. Our sidewalk network has long been treated as a second-class citizen in Denver.
- June 6, 2022YIMBY Denver Organizational UpdatesYIMBY Denver's President Adam Estroff has stepped down from that position to run for Denver City Council District 7 seat. Thanks to Adam for his years of service and YIMBY Denver can't wait to work with him on council!
- June 3, 2022Testify about the Expanding Housing Affordability proposal!Denver's City Council will vote on the Expanding Housing Affordability proposal on June 6.
November 17, 2021ADUs in DenverDenver, let’s talk Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs for short.- October 29, 2021YIMBY Denver 2021 Ballot EndorsementsHere's the YIMBY Denver voting guide for 2021!
September 29, 2021Myth: New construction will raise/lower property values, and that's badIf you are a homeowner and hear about a change coming to your neighborhood, you might wonder: “What will this do to my property values?” For most people, a house is the biggest purchase they’ll make in their lifetime.
September 22, 2021Myth: Development doesn't have to happen hereAs kids grow up, they’ll need to find a nest of their own, and that means building new homes. Some new homes will be at the edge of town.
June 30, 2021Myth: Cities are bad for your healthCities are where people come together for work and community. We bring our goods and skills and care, but that’s not all we bring.
June 23, 2021Myth - Traffic will get worse!One of the biggest concerns about new housing is that it will make traffic worse. After all, more people must mean more drivers, right?
June 16, 2021Myth: New developments only line the pockets of greedy developersYou might hear the word “developer” and think “bad”, or “greedy”, or “evil”. You might imagine developers destroying old buildings that we love, building new ones we hate, and making lots of money by doing this.
June 9, 2021Myth: We Can’t Have New Buildings Without Parking - People Will Still Have Their CarsWhen you decided where to live, you took a lot of factors into account. Price, location, amenities.
June 2, 2021Myth: You Expected A Certain Type Of NeighborhoodYou might choose where you live based on what a neighborhood seems like now, and what it might be like in the future. Quiet and bucolic, or raucous and exciting.
May 26, 2021Myth: There’s Not Enough ParkingWhy wouldn’t you want enough parking? Don’t people need places to park when they go somewhere?
May 19, 2021Myth: New Development Will Cause Gentrification and DisplacementNew development and displacement often are intertwined. New buildings replace old, rents go up, and long-time residents leave.
How we work
Reform the rules
Back zoning reform and streamlined permitting so more homes are legal to build, especially near transit and jobs.
Educate & engage
Turn out residents to the meetings that matter and make it easy to take a pro-housing position on local projects.
Build partnerships
Work with neighbors, labor, faith groups, and builders toward a shared abundant-housing agenda.
YIMBY Denver is a chapter of YIMBY Action.
One of the local groups organizing for more homes across the country, backed by the national team.