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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

One of our leads was interviewed by former mayoral candidate Rini Sampath! Learn more about his housing journey, why politics is the way to more housing, what "community" means, and why rent control isn't good enough. rinisampath.substack.com/p/room-to-st...

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Tristan @dcpackerpacker.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I’m running for ANC! Specifically SMD 5E 06. Give me a follow @tristan5e06.bsky.social endorsed by @ggwash.org and @dcyimbys.bsky.social!

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Tristan Zoerb @tristan5e06.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Here goes nothing! Excited to say that I’m running for ANC in SMD 5E 06. I will say “yes” to nice things, road safety, and housing. Endorsed by @ggwash.org and @dcyimbys.bsky.social

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Great crowd at our happy hour tonight! If you're missing out, RSVP to our October happy hour now! actionnetwork.org/events/dc-yi...

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Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

YIMBYism is simply an attempt to do to predatory landlords what the Pokémon Company is apparently doing to scalpers

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Will @janeese4dc.bsky.social follow in @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's pro-housing footsteps? That’s the question at the heart of our new video about DC's Comprehensive Plan. Learn about the blueprint that guides how our city grows and what we're pushing for. Produced by x.com/kirenitynow.

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

This is a great project but the frustrating thing is if the Office of Planning and Zoning Commission had adopted amendments to the alley lot proposal proposed by us and one of the 6C ANCs, it would be by-right and the project could have avoided months of delay and approval uncertainty.

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Good question on the other site so porting the response thread here. Why are we pushing for sixplexes on every lot? Why not focus on transit-oriented development? Short answer: it's not either/or. We need both, and we need to enable both in the upcoming comprehensive plan rewrite. Longer answer.. 🧵

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The DC Federation of Civic Associations has put out an ANC Endorsement Questionnaire with some... uh.. interesting questions.

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

In case you had any doubt about what the "invasion" language is about.

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

There are parts of DC less than 200 feet from a metro where anything denser than a single family home is literally illegal. And the Zoning Handbook is really clear about why.

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

DC should really leverage the comp plan/zoning reform to take advantage of the funding in this bill

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Reed Schwartz @reed-schwartz.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

(1/3) Wondering what's actually in the Tim Scott / Elizabeth Warren 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, and what advocates and policymakers can do with it? Check out the implementation guide @willpoffwebster.bsky.social and I wrote with Pew's housing team. Some highlights: ifp.org/the-success-...

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The Success of the New Federal Housing Law Now Rests on States and Localities | IFP

Billions of dollars could flow to proactive jurisdictions that build more homes

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Theo in Arlington @adamtheo.com · 30/07/2026

The happy hour celebration of the 21st Century ROAD to #Housing Act becoming law (yes, us housing nerds do that sort of thing here in DC, a delightfully wonky town), organized by Inclusive Abundance, @upforgrowthaction.bsky.social, @yimbyaction.bsky.social, & other orgs was a wonderful time 🎉🎉

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

It can be hard to get folks with young kids to, say, run for ANC, but they're often willing to send a letter to electeds or even testify virtually. They should sign up to our mailing list to hear about opportunities. Dcyimbys.org

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DC YIMBYs

Learn about the pro-housing movement and how you can make housing more affordable near you!

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

@brianneknadeau.bsky.social drops a bill to set DC up for LVT. 1) Requires land component of a prop tax assessment reflect underlying value of the land as if it were vacant, and 2) Publishes assessment-sales ratio studies with an explicit land component. lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/...

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DC Legislation Information Management System

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

This used to be true but I think increasingly, young homeowners are also very YIMBY

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

One amusing but infuriating aside - the commissioner that voted against said they could approve 4 units and if more was needed OP could come back and they'd approve it quickly. But OP has been working on this for over 4 years! It took ZC more than a year to approve it!

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Let's talk about how a few ANCs just pushed the Zoning Commission and the Office of Planning to change the rules and allow a lot more homes by-right in DC . If you want to help make changes like this, you should run for ANC (and reach out for help). A detailed🧵

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Reminder our next happy hour is this Wednesday at Sonny's. Hope to see you there!

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

One of the ways you can tell these subdistricts are a bad idea is to look at existing vibrant neighborhoods. Georgetown, Dupont, U St, etc weren't built this way. A neighborhood should be shaped by the people and businesses that show up to live, work, and play there.

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sturgeondc.bsky.social @sturgeondc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Thoughtful look at the H st land use study recommendations

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

DC's Office of Planning has a survey on the future of H St. Their recommendations generally move us in the right direction, but they're also a microcosm of the issue with our current planning regime. A detailed 🧵 publicinput.com/hstreetstudy...

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H Street Study Feedback Survey - PublicInput

English-US Please select from the language option above to complete this form in your preferred language. Spanish/Español Seleccione la opción del idioma arriba para completar esta forma en su idioma ...

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

A couple weeks ago, the Zoning Commission passed the first vote to upzone Cleveland and Woodley Park! This is a big win, but it took too long to get here. The initial proposal was submitted in 2017 by CP/WP residents. It was passed in the 2021 amendments to the Comp Plan...

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Councilmember Charles Allen @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

New year, new ANC Commissioners! We also have plenty of elected leaders returning to serve their neighborhoods. Wondering which ANC or SMD is yours? Or maybe what an ANC or SMD is? 🧵 👇

Ward 6 Advisory Neighborhood Commission map

Ward 6 ANC Commissioners swearing in 2025

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

As of this past Monday, you can pick up signature petitions to run for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner in DC. It only takes 25 signatures to get on the ballot and we can help you get there! If you're interested, DM us! dcyimbys.org/blog/why-you...

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Why YOU Should Run for ANC

If you're a DC YIMBY, we want to help you run for ANC.

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Ahmad Abu-Khalaf @ahmadak.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Come support my friend @miguelward1.bsky.social who got endorsed by @dcyimbys.bsky.social as the most pro-housing candidate in the Ward 1 primary in DC! Legalize housing! 🏗️🏘️🏬🏢 www.mobilize.us/miguelforwar...

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Goseg Train Thread @wvistheduck.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Hear ye hear ye! Come join a special #MBTpubroll as we tag along on this awesome Ward 8 ride Saturday, May 16th starting 1:30pm at Congress Heights Station and ending at the Anacostia River Festival. Afterwards we'll pop over to Trusty's for a cold one. Come one, come all, come ride Ward 8 🚲🎉!

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Goseg Train Thread @wvistheduck.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Whoa what a great idea! We want to come too!! bsky.app/profile/wvis...

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Really excited for this ride! We’re planning interpretative stops that will help us better understand local possibilities and concerns. Congress Heights and the former St. Elizabeth’s campus. THEARC. Barry Farm. The Bridge District. More! Hope to see you there!

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Miguel for Ward 1 @miguelward1.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

I’m thrilled to receive the support of @dcyimbys.bsky.social #1 rank in their Ward 1 endorsement! I strongly believe housing is a human right, though we can’t guarantee access to housing that does not exist.

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Washington Area Bicyclist Association @waba.org · 04/05/2026

Join WABA, @dcyimbys.bsky.social, and the Ward 8 Bike Alliance for a DC Ward 8 community-advocacy ride on May 16. RSVP at waba.org/event/ward-8-ride . We’ll visit recently redeveloped sites in Ward 8 – DC’s most underinvested ward – and locations of planned/potential future growth. Join us! #BikeDC

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

A couple brief thoughts on these responses. 1) Many candidates - including all four mayoral candidates - indicated support for our entire Comp Plan Agenda. Full implementation of our agenda would allow us to build the homes we need to drive down costs in the District.

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Responses to our endorsement questionnaire are in! Read them all here: dcyimbys.org/blog/2026-en...

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2026 Endorsement Questionnaire Responses

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

This is a good article, but disturbing to see this from the OP Director. *Not* increasing housing capacity puts pressure on renters. In the game of housing musical chairs, the wealthy will always have a place to live. The question is whether there are homes for those with less.

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The 51st @51st.news · 01/04/2026

How are you getting involved around the city this week? Our weekly Civics Roundup is out now — check out @colleengrablick.bsky.social's picks from @freedcproject.bsky.social, @dcyimbys.bsky.social, @jvp.bsky.social, @harrietsdreams.bsky.social, and more:

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Supper club solidarity: Your weekly Civics Roundup

Plus, a digital security workshop, an open mic, and more.

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Aparna Raj @aparnafordc.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Last weekend was so full, between a tenant rally with @janeese4dc.bsky.social, the @ward1democrats.org debate, the @dcyimbys.bsky.social rally & OP session, and JUFJ’s Labor Seder (and canvassing on top of all that!) 🏃🏾‍♀️ It’ll only get bigger from here. Join us next weekend: mobilize.us/aparnafordc/

Photo of Aparna and Janeese smiling at something off camera and clapping, with some people behind them

Phot of Aparna speaking into a microphone with the other ward 1 candidates behind her

Phot of Aparna speaking into a microphone outside MLK library with a large group of people facing her

Photo of a large room of people foe the JUFJ labor seder, with the labor solidarity chorus singing in the front

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pete rodrigue @peterodrigue.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

all 4 of you who follow this account: I'm giving a walking tour of Lanier Heights w/ @dcyimbys.bsky.social in April. Join us! There'll be lemonade and maybe a prize or two: actionnetwork.org/events/dc-yi...

A sketch of a currently-vacant building in Lanier Heights. The sketch shows a renovated building in its place that has a cafe on the ground floor.

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DC YIMBYs @dcyimbys.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

A remarkably weak vision for DC. Ward 1 makes anything bigger than a rowhome illegal less than a block from the Metro. Restricting growth in this area to 4 small sites is a recipe for rising costs and displacement.

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Miguel for Ward 1 @miguelward1.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Housing is a human right, but we cannot guarantee access to housing that does not exist. Proud to join @dcyimbys.bsky.social to tell the Office of Planning to make it easier, faster, and cheaper to build all types of housing. Let DC grow. Their draft FLUM does not meet the moment. 🧵

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Brianne K Nadeau @brianneknadeau.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

There’s no silver bullet to our housing crisis but updating our bldg code allows for more, larger, & more livable family-size units at lower cost. Modernizing our code as NYC, Seattle, and other cities have done allows more housing for the same amount of space. brianneknadeau.com/same-space-m...

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Same space, more housing - Brianne K. Nadeau

There’s no silver bullet to our housing crisis but updating our building code allows for more, larger, and more livable family-size units at lower cost in the same amount of space.

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