Sign in

Mike Kingsella

@mkingsella.upforgrowth.org
286 followers 184 following 101 posts

Founder & CEO, @upforgrowthaction.bsky.social. I believe housing abundance unlocks opportunity for families, workers, and communities. Building the federal pro-housing coalition to deliver more homes and broader prosperity.

PostsRepliesMedia
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 18/05/2026
More homes. Broader prosperity. A real chance to make progress. Today, more than 200 national, state, and local organizations urged Congress to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act this week. Now is the moment to get housing done in Washington. upforgrowth.org/news_insight...
upforgrowth.org
Coalition Statement: House-Amended 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act - Up For Growth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PRESS CONTACT: Brianna Johnson, brianna@inclusiveabundance.org Up for Growth Action-Led Coalition Urges House Passage of Amended 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Washington, D.C...
010
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 07/07/2025
Decades of disinvestment left many American communities behind. The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (#NHIA) can change that, revitalizing neighborhoods overlooked by traditional programs. Read more via @woubnews.bsky.social 👉 link.upforgrowth.org/22xRQg
link.upforgrowth.org
The U.S. has a way to build homes for low-income people. Most of southeast Ohio doesn’t qualify
010
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 05/06/2025
“Quite jarring.” www.arlnow.com/2025/06/05/f...
arlnow.com
Falls Church townhouse project receives skepticism from city leaders | ARLnow.com
A proposal to replace two single-family homes in Falls Church with 12 townhouses is facing pushback from local officials and planning staff. Developer Madison Homes is seeking to rezone a 0.5-acre sit...
020
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 22/05/2025
Federally owned lands—Amtrak stations, USPS sites—represent untapped resources for transformative housing solutions. Let's unlock them meet America's urgent housing needs. #PublicLand #HousingAbundance link.upforgrowth.org/WVsYuv
link.upforgrowth.org
Using Our Public Land for Public Benefit
by Mike Kingsella
010
Reposted by Mike Kingsella
Chuck Slothower @chuckslothower.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
It's almost as if supply and demand is a thing in the housing market, just like every other type of market.
011
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 15/05/2025
Great reporting from David Gelles @nytimes.com. Insurance premiums in wildfire-prone California rose 17%, highlighting the hidden costs of climate-vulnerable land use. This issue extends beyond finances—it's about community planning. We need to rethink zoning to build compact, resilient communities.
link.upforgrowth.org
The Home Insurance Crisis Is Getting Even More Expensive
In California, a home insurance rate increase by State Farm is yet another sign of growing crisis driven by climate change.
010
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 15/05/2025
Cities evolve. Duluth's Woodland neighborhood itself emerged only after the 1890s streetcar line—a mere blink compared to centuries-old European cities. Embracing change, including condos, is key to sustainable communities. #ZoningReform #UrbanEvolution Read more:
link.upforgrowth.org
In Duluth, a controversial condo proposal brings out both NIMBYs and YIMBYs
The Duluth City Council votes Monday on a controversial housing development project. It pits NIMBYs or "Not In My Backyard" opponents against so-called YIMBYs or “Yes In My Backyard,” who advocate…
000
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 14/05/2025
Housing affordability needs bold moves—like embracing single-stair buildings. They've proven safe globally, slash costs, and help cities build smarter. Let's reform outdated codes. #ProHousing #SingleStair More from @rachelmcohen.bsky.social at Vox: link.upforgrowth.org/B6QTUZ
000
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 14/05/2025
HUD's outdated chassis rule throttles innovation in housing. Removing it could unlock factory-built homes—up to 65% cheaper and faster. It's time to modernize housing regulations. #AffordableHousing #HousingInnovation Read more from @niskanencenter.bsky.soc : link.upforgrowth.org/dzOknQ
010
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 13/05/2025
Adequate Public Facilities Ordinances often fail communities by exacerbating housing shortages. Reform is overdue. #UrbanPlanning #Democracy More here: link.upforgrowth.org/j14aTP (And if you nerd out on housing policy as much as I do, subscribe to Homefront: www.mikekingsella.com)
baltimoresun.com
Baltimore County ‘APFO’ school overcrowding bill likely to backfire | GUEST COMMENTARY
In the face of a federal mandate to construct new affordable housing and a state law that would remove regulatory burdens to allow it, the Baltimore County Council is building barricades.
000
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 13/05/2025
We didn't just price out renters—we priced out the ability to build. It's not just an income problem; it's a structural supply crisis decades in the making. #HousingCrisis Read more:
link.upforgrowth.org
We Didn’t Just Price Out Renters. We Priced Out the Ability to Build.
“It’s not a housing supply problem—it’s an income problem.” I hear this a lot.
000
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 12/05/2025
Shocking stat: Veteran homelessness up 7% since 2023. Abundant housing is essential for those who protect us. #AffordableHousing Enjoying these insights? Subscribe to Homefront—my biweekly brief on housing supply solutions: link.upforgrowth.org/tBi9IA
000
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 11/05/2025
Rent control may sound good, but history shows it reduces investment & shrinks housing supply. Washington State, beware. #RentControl #HousingShortage
cascadiadaily.com
Herrera Beutler: Washington’s rent cap will backfire — here's what we should do instead | Cascadia Daily News
The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and as bad as Washington’s housing market presently is, interventions by elected leaders in Olympia — i ...
000
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 11/05/2025
Maryland school boards misuse enrollment numbers to block housing, hurting families. Infrastructure should unite, not divide. #ProcessReform
baltimoresun.com
Baltimore County ‘APFO’ school overcrowding bill likely to backfire | GUEST COMMENTARY
In the face of a federal mandate to construct new affordable housing and a state law that would remove regulatory burdens to allow it, the Baltimore County Council is building barricades.
020
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 02/05/2025
You know the YIMBY movement is winning when ADU builders start popping up everywhere at real estate events. Progress. #YIMBY #ADU
040
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 26/04/2025
A town in Rhode Island is trying to seize private land — just to block affordable housing. If courts let them, it could give NIMBYs everywhere a dangerous new weapon: eminent domain. I break it down in the latest Homefront. www.mikekingsella.com
010
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 16/04/2025
Forget Kelo v. New London—Johnston, #RhodeIsland mayor just weaponized eminent domain to block affordable housing. Using gov’t power to stop homes isn’t #NIMBYism—it’s actively pushing communities backward. We need homes, not roadblocks. link.upforgrowth.org/6x4GPP
pacificlegal.org
Rhode Island town seizes family’s land in eminent domain scandal
A shocking eminent domain scandal is unfolding in Johnston, Rhode Island: Last week, the Town secretly took possession of a family’s 31-acre property,
020
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 08/04/2025
Congressional YIMBY Caucus launches today—bipartisan effort to boost housing supply & affordability. Tune in live: link.upforgrowth.org/2VW18q #YIMBY #HousingPolicy
052
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 29/03/2025
In Denver this weekend for APA's #NPC25 representing Up for Growth! If you’re in town or based here, let’s meet up to talk housing supply solutions. Send me a message! #Denver #MeetUps
010
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 26/03/2025
Unlocking public lands for housing is smart policy—especially urban infill when demand for walkable urban housing is at all time highs and costs are off the charts. More on this at #APAConference with APA's Jason Jordan and NLC's Mike Wallace. #HousingSupplySolutions www.wsj.com/opinion/fede...
wsj.com
Opinion | Federal Land Can Be Home Sweet Home
Our departments will work together to solve the housing crisis.
020
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 20/03/2025
Arizona’s housing unaffordability comes down to one thing: not enough homes. Zoning reforms expand supply, lower costs, and boost accessibility. More options mean more affordability. Great Op-Ed from our colleagues at @weareunidosus.bsky.social and @pewresearch.org. link.upforgrowth.org/7gSo7j
link.upforgrowth.org
Zoning Reforms Can Mean More Homes, Lower Costs for Arizona | Arizona Capitol Times
The “Starter Homes” bill is a good beginning. The Legislature can do further by expanding the availability of casitas, and adjusting zoning laws.
020
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 18/03/2025
Our institutions weren’t built for today’s housing crisis. Every generation is tasked with an overhaul—but ours hasn’t done it yet. Pro-housing policies are the fix. Time to step up. www.simonandschuster.com/books/Abunda...
simonandschuster.com
Abundance
From bestselling authors and journalistic titans Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, Abundance is a once-in-a-generation, paradigm-shifting call to rene...
130
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 14/03/2025
"Austin spent 10 years trying to make neighborhood groups happy. There was nothing they would accept," says @cityjane.bsky.social of Texans for Housing. The breakthrough? Moving beyond project-by-project fights to systemic change. Hear more on @volts.wtf: link.upforgrowth.org/NIAksx
link.upforgrowth.org
What YIMBYs are learning from their victories across the country
Breakthrough housing reforms in NYC and Austin offer a playbook for YIMBY success across America.
020
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 12/03/2025
This piece captures the U.S. remote work shift well, but many non-U.S. cities saw full office returns due to social safety nets, transit funding, and norms. America’s urban centers aren’t fading for the reasons you might think.
120
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 12/03/2025
Housing fuels growth, yet the U.S. is 3.85M homes short—stalling jobs and investment. Every 100 homes built generates $25M income, $3.6M tax revenue, 350 jobs. Time to cut red tape and build. #ProHousing
020
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 10/03/2025
We don't have enough starter homes, but places like Washington County, Wisconsin are taking action. Their Next Generation Housing Initiative will unlock 1,000 starter homes by 2032 by tackling zoning, building costs, and down payments. Real progress. @nahb.bsky.social link.upforgrowth.org/tWPNf4
link.upforgrowth.org
One Wisconsin county’s plan to revive the American Dream
000
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 09/03/2025
California’s Faith Lands Act (SB 4) is unlocking housing on church land. LA’s Archdiocese is building 74 homes for students & foster youth—smart policy in action. 🏠 Read more: link.upforgrowth.org/6Ka6G1 #SB4 #YIGBY #ProHousing
link.upforgrowth.org
Los Angeles affordable housing project could herald things to come
Projects getting underway in California are supercharging efforts to repurpose available Church properties for residential use.
010
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 07/03/2025
#Florida’s Live Local Act is turning talk into action. Palm Coast just approved its first project under the law—113 homes, 40% affordable, no public hearings required. link.upforgrowth.org/3TXKIF This is how you cut red tape and get housing built. More states should follow.
link.upforgrowth.org
City of Palm Coast Announces First Project Using Florida’s Live Local Act
The City of Palm Coast has issued a Development Order for Kensington at Old Kings, an age-restricted residential community, marking the first project in the city to be approved under Florida’s Live Local Act (LLA), F.S. 166.04151(7). The development will be located west of Old Kings Road, north of Town Center Boulevard, adjacent to I-95.
000
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 05/03/2025
Boise’s 2023 zoning code upzoned land by default, eliminating NIMBY veto power—and it’s already delivering. 194 new homes approved with no rezones, no stall tactics. Huge win for the community! link.upforgrowth.org/rkuzkn
link.upforgrowth.org
Boise City Council approves denser Kootenai apartment proposal - BoiseDev
The City of Boise’s new zoning code paved the way for nearly 200 new apartments on the Boise Bench. On Tuesday, the Boise City Council unanimously approved a proposal for 194 apartments on a triangula...
020
Reposted by Mike Kingsella
M. Nolan Gray 🥑 @mnolangray.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
One house turns into three homes in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (2013➡️2019)
51146
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 04/03/2025
In December 2024, advocates like @opennewyork.org and @chpcny.bsky.social won a major victory as #NewYorkCity passed City of Yes, legalizing ADUs, office conversions, and denser housing near transit. A big step for housing supply. link.upforgrowth.org/IdfUGr
link.upforgrowth.org
New York City Approves a Plan to Create 80,000 New Homes
The City Council passed a major housing plan known as “City of Yes.” Experts and elected officials say it is only a first step to address the housing crisis.
010
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 04/03/2025
Too often, we focus on housing fights we lose—like Newtown, CT rejecting 136 middle-income apartments due to local opposition. But across the U.S., pro-housing advocates are making real progress. This week, let’s explore & celebrate a few of these wins. link.upforgrowth.org/Pq3Bjp
link.upforgrowth.org
Newtown board rejects 'oversized sausage of a project’ for 136 apartments near high school
A split land use commission rejects plans by a Manhattan developer to build 136 apartments on four acres near Newtown High School.
000
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 03/03/2025
American building codes are packed with costly, unexamined rules—like a fire marshal’s hunch that made U.S. elevators bigger (and 3x pricier than Europe). Reforming these codes isn’t about cutting corners—it’s about building smarter. 🔧🏗 #HousingPolicy #RegulatoryReform
link.upforgrowth.org
How One Ridiculous Rule About Elevators Explains America’s Housing Crisis
One man’s quest to fix the way we build.
010
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 03/03/2025
By repurposing 800+ acres, Atlanta’s Affordable Housing Strike Force is targeting 20K new homes by 2026. Could your city do the same? link.upforgrowth.org/0ASuYl
link.upforgrowth.org
Atlanta Gets Creative With Affordable Housing in a Bid To Meet Goal of Creating 20,000 Homes
Atlanta's mayor is sticking to his campaign commitment goal of building or preserving 20,000 units of affordable housing by 2030.
010
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 02/03/2025
US Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE) is leading pro-housing policy as Chair of the Housing & Insurance Subcommittee. His plan tackles key priorities: cutting regulatory barriers, unlocking private investment, and expanding financing. Housing supply needs federal leadership. link.upforgrowth.org/yNnepE
link.upforgrowth.org
Flood charts the GOP housing agenda
America’s housing shortage isn’t new. But Rep. Mike Flood wants to breathe fresh life into the issue among Republicans on the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.
100
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 01/03/2025
We need more housing, and we need it faster. BuildCasa is rethinking how ADUs get built—streamlining production and reducing costs to forge a real solution to the housing crisis. This is the kind of housing innovation that moves the needle. Read more @fastcompany.com: link.upforgrowth.org/uNb7Yl
link.upforgrowth.org
Mark’s Zuckerberg’s nonprofit is funding this experiment to build cheaper backyard homes
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is investing $750,000 in BuildCasa, which aims to add more affordable housing in residential areas.
000
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 28/02/2025
The U.S. is short 4M homes, yet outdated codes block small, efficient apartments. Research confirms single-stair buildings are safe, cost less, and boost supply. Europe allows them—why not here? Reform codes. Build more homes. link.upforgrowth.org/S3GDO2
link.upforgrowth.org
Small Single-Stairway Apartment Buildings Have Strong Safety Record
Policymakers could increase the supply of multifamily housing in their states and localities by revising outdated building codes that require more than one stairway in small apartment buildings. If en...
010
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 27/02/2025
Back on Bluesky—big moves in federal housing policy. 🛑 Setbacks: HUD cuts, AFFH rollback. 🚀 Momentum: New pro-housing bills, Congressional YIMBY Caucus live. The stakes are high. I’ll break down legislation & regs shaping housing supply. Let’s get to work. 🏗️ #ProHousing #YIMBY #HousingPolicy
020
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 13/12/2024
It was inspiring to connect with so many dedicated individuals in Seattle & Denver. Together, we can find solutions to the housing crisis. Thanks to our partners for making these events possible! Special thanks to our partners, YIMBY Action, NAA, NMHC and Melville Charitable Trusts.
020
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 13/12/2024
Solving the housing crisis requires a collaborative effort. The public and private sectors must work together alongside nonprofits to find solutions. This includes state, local, and federal investment to make a real impact.
010
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 12/12/2024
Dr. Jamie Rife makes the point that permitting reform and upzoning are essential pieces to building more housing and more affordable units
022
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 12/12/2024
Dr. Jamie Rife argues that people who work in Denver should be able to live in Denver as well and emphasizes the importance of taking care of an aging population; we need to build a Denver that can meet the needs of its population #RegionalProHousingForum
000
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 12/12/2024
Denver policy experts, developers and activists all agree, cost of living is the most important issue facing the region.
010
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 12/12/2024
Matt Frommer notes that successful housing policies often start locally. Colorado is demonstrating how to scale up proven local solutions to the state level, paving the way for other states to address their own housing crises. #RegionalProHousingPolicy
110
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 12/12/2024
Jarvie Worcester emphasizes the importance of balancing regulation with affordability. IZ has slowed production, and a lack of supply benefits those who already own property. Communities Trammel Crow works with that have fewer regulations have more investment #RegionalProHousingForum
010
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 12/12/2024
Jonathan Capelli highlights an important challenge, even with increased funding, affordable housing production isn't keeping pace. Soaring construction costs are eating away at available resources. We need to find ways to mitigate these rising costs to make the most of our investments.
010
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 12/12/2024
According to our panel, time is a major obstacle in housing development. Rising construction costs can quickly kill projects, hurting both developers and potential homeowners. #RegionalProHousingForum
010
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 12/12/2024
We are thrilled to have local Denver housing leaders like Ryan Keeney (YIMBY Denver), Matt Frommer (SWEEP), Jonathan Capelli (Neighborhood Development Collaborative) and Jarvie Worcester (Trammell Crow) discussing local solutions #RegionalProHousingForum
020
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 12/12/2024
So grateful to have YIMBY Action co-hosting the #CORegionalProHousingForum and I would like to thank Amy Klein for her leadership and partnership.
020
Mike Kingsella @mkingsella.upforgrowth.org · 12/12/2024
If you want to work with experts and leaders who are focused on solving America's housing affordability crisis through data driven research and evidence based policy, consider becoming a member of Up for Growth! upforgrowth.org
upforgrowth.org
Up For Growth
Up for Growth forges policies and partnerships to achieve housing equity, eliminate systemic barriers, and create more homes.
020