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Instagram · Want more affordable housing in California? 👀 A YES on Prop 1 would unlock $10 billion in funding for behavioral health treatment and housing, including an estimated 40,000 affordable homes. 👏 @ryanohousing is happy to explain the details. Whether you want him to or not. 😂 Check out our full California voter guide at the link in bio 🗳️
Instagram · You’re invited to join us on Sunday October 18th at the Hillsdale Mall. We’ll hear from the Bohanon Companies and Sares Regis about the history of the mall, its place in the evolving retail environment, and future plans to redevelop the space into a vibrant mixed use neighborhood with housing and offices. The tour will conclude with complimentary lunch. Link in bio - meeting location details provi…
Instagram · You'll never guess who took this picture...
Instagram · If you live in Menlo Park, vote No on P!
Blog · The Rent Premium for Walkability in Burlingame3 new Burlingame apartment buildings, same 0.5-mile from Millbrae Station, the walkable one rents 15% higher. What does that premium say about Rollins Road and San Mateo County?
Instagram · In 2015, the Town of Atherton sued to block Caltrain electrification — the upgrade that finally brought quieter, faster, cleaner trains to the Peninsula in September 2024. The complaint was basically aesthetic: overhead wires meant cutting down some trees. Atherton lost the case on every count and won no concessions. But the lawsuit froze federal funding long enough to set the project back about t…
Blog · Atherton spent ~$145K to delay Caltrain electrification. The rest of us paid $400 million and waited 3 extra yearsThe Town of Atherton's lawsuit against Caltrain electrification is the clearest case study we have of how a tiny, wealthy minority can hijack a regional public project — and stick everyone else with the bill.
Bluesky · Fantastic to see gas stations converted into higher value land uses, 5-story mixed use going up at 3rd & Claremont in downtown San Mateo: www.cityofsanmateo.org/4528/435-E-3...- Blog · How long does your city take to approve housing? We ranked all 22.We pulled approval timelines, RHNA progress, and ADU compliance for every Peninsula city and put them on one searchable page. Look up yours.
Instagram · Join us for a walking tour of downtown San Mateo! We’ll answer questions like: What’s currently happening inside Draeger’s, now that the store is gone? What’s planned for downtown San Mateo? Which parking structure is the most structurally sound, and why? We’re a group of San Mateo residents who pay close attention to what’s happening in our town. We’re a curious bunch, and we’d like to invite any…
Instagram · Join us for a party: 4:30 pm today at Fieldworks!
Instagram · Silicon Valley Housing Advocates Meet Up - Saturday, May 3 2:00-5:00pm at Off The Rails in Sunnyvale. RSVP HERE: https://actionnetwork.org/events/pro-housing-meet-up-2025
Instagram, X · 🚨 That YIMBY Party ticket prices go up on Monday! Don’t miss the biggest YIMBY party of the year. We’re taking over San Francisco – the city where it all began – for a night of community, advocacy, and good vibes. 🎤 Awards, 🌮 food, 🍸drinks, and the folks making housing happen. Get your ticket now! https://yimbyaction.org/events/yimby-party-2025/
Instagram · Join us for our next happy hour! Sunday, May 18 1 pm - 3 pm Fieldwork Brewing Company
Instagram, X · We’re proud to support Prosperity California in their mission to tackle California’s biggest challenges—housing affordability, climate resilience, and economic justice. Together with advocates and partners like us, Prosperity California is shaping a future where every person has the opportunity to prosper. 🌍🏡 Join us in supporting the movement for a better California by learning more at Prosperi…
Facebook · California is facing some of its toughest challenges yet—skyrocketing housing costs, increasing climate disasters, and widening economic inequality. Prosperity California is bringing together a diverse coalition of leaders, experts, and advocates to find real solutions that center low-income Californians and people of color. We’re proud to stand with Prosperity California as they build a more incl…
Instagram · What happened in local and state-wide housing last night, and what do we do now? Let's talk about it! This afternoon at 4 pm. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89332001373 Senator Scott Wiener will open things up, and then we'll hear updates from across the state.
Instagram, X, Facebook · YIMBY’s biggest party is going to feature some of the movement’s biggest names. Get your tickets now to see special guests like CityNerd, Mayor London Breed, and many more! You never know who will show up, so don’t miss out. Get your tickets to YIMBY Prom today at the link in our bio so that you can mix and mingle with pro-housing leaders and activists, enjoy food & drink, and celebrate the bigges…
Instagram, Facebook, X · We kinda feel like someone from San Mateo or Santa Clara County should be crowned YIMBY Prom Royalty. We have some pro-housing champions who deserve recognition! YIMBY Prom attendees get to vote for the VIP guest they think should be crowned YIMBY Prom Royalty at next month’s big party. Use the promo code CROWN by Friday at midnight to receive $50 off your ticket price and the opportunity to vote…- Facebook ·
Instagram, Facebook · Tues, Sept 17 @ 6 pm in Redwood City The planning commission will vote on 72 affordable homes. This proposal has a lot of opposition, so we need to be there! If you can come in person, meet us at Redwood City City Hall at 6 pm. I’m not sure where we’ll be on the agenda, but if we have a long wait, we’ll get tacos at El Grullense nearby. If you can’t come, please write a letter of support to: shugh…
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.
Peninsula for Everyone is a chapter of YIMBY Action.
One of the local groups organizing for more homes across the country, backed by the national team.