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Fighting for affordable & abundant housing in Tempe, AZ. tempeyimby.org

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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 21/07/2026
This is great from Tempe Councilmember Randy Keating: "If we care about increasing affordability in the city of Tempe, for those that didn't buy their house in 70s, then we need to take action to increase housing stock."
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 27/02/2026
We asked Tempe City Council candidates where they stood on housing issues. Our view is that Berdetta Hodge, Brooke St. George, and Bobby Nichols present the best vision on housing for Tempe. tempeyimby.org/2026/02/27/t...
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The 2026 Tempe Housing Voter Guide
We endorse Berdetta Hodge, Brooke St. George, and Bobby Nichols for Tempe City Council.
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 19/01/2026
Happy hour this Wednesday! Swing by Saltfire Brewing Co. starting at 7 PM for drinks and discussion.
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M. Nolan Gray 🥑 @mnolangray.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
A heck of a chart: in every single one of the 10 major US cities that built the most housing between 2017 and 2023, rents for older, existing units fell—often by quite a bit.
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 06/01/2026
Two meetings on this TODAY: Meeting via Zoom at 12 p.m. Meeting at the Tempe Public Library, Desert Willow Room, 3500 S. Rural Rd. at 6 p.m.
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 04/01/2026
Tempe has proposed an affordable housing density bonus, allowing developers to build denser and taller in exchange for renting a number of units to those making below a certain income. We dive into the details in our latest article: tempeyimby.org/2026/01/03/t...
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Tempe Proposes Affordable Housing Bonus Program – Tempe YIMBY
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Max Dubler 🏳️‍🌈 @maxdubler.com · 27/12/2025
Chapters 2-4 of the late, great UCLA Professor Donald Shoup’s book The High Cost of Free Parking exposed modern parking planning as pseudoscientific nonsense so thoroughly that many states and major cities have thrown out parking requirements entirely.
ITE Trip Generation Rate for a Fast-Food Restaurant with Drive-Through Window and No Indoor Seating (Seventh Edition of Trip Generation, 2003)
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 03/12/2025
Reminder: there was nothing stopping Tempe from doing this.
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Welcoming Neighbors Network @welcomingneighbors.us · 02/12/2025
Three cheers to Flagstaff for––as of a few minutes ago––becoming the first city in Arizona (and maybe the entire southwest?) to legalize fourplexes on every residential lot citywide. And congrats to Flagstaff for Affordable Housing & @azneighborhood.bsky.social for leading the charge!
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 13/11/2025
Join us Tuesday from 5-6 PM at Cocina Chiwas patio for an informal happy hour to connect with Seattle Area housing leaders and local Arizona housing experts and advocates. Snacks and refreshments provided and drinks will be available for purchase. RSVP link below.
Join us Tuesday from 5-6 PM at Cocina Chiwas patio for an informal happy hour to connect with Seattle Area housing leaders and local Arizona housing experts and advocates. 

Snacks and refreshments provided and drinks will be available for purchase. RSVP link below.
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Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Every single report to shareholders from a large REIT includes something about how it's great that market-rate multifamily housing isn't getting built in high-cost coastal cities because the shortage is what allows them to rent gouge.
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 13/10/2025
On that note: Tempe YIMBY happy hour this Wednesday!
Tempe YIMBY October happy hour starting at 7 PM this Wednesday (10/15) at Saltfire Brewing, 530 W Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282.
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Welcoming Neighbors Network @welcomingneighbors.us · 25/08/2025
“I don’t care how much you love working people. They can’t afford a house because all the rules in your state make it prohibitive to build. And zoning prevents multifamily structures because of NIMBY,” ... “I don’t want to know your ideology, because you can’t build anything. It does not matter.” 🔥👀
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Obama’s blunt message for Democrats: ‘Toughen up’ | CNN Politics
Former President Barack Obama issued a call to action for Democrats at a private fundraiser in New Jersey on Friday evening, urging those frustrated by the state of the country under President Donald…
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 12/08/2025
Maricopa County is considering some ambitious zoning reforms on county land. Tell them that you support more housing & flexible zoning laws! www.maricopa.gov/6159/Zoning-...
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Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance Update | Maricopa County, AZ
This page provides information related to Maricopa County's zoning ordinance.
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 06/08/2025
“Last year, the Legislature passed a law mandating cities and towns to issue detailed reports on their housing stock… …But seven months after the deadline, that data still hasn’t materialized.” open.substack.com/pub/arizonaa...
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The housing crisis (still loading)
The housing homework is overdue … Cursing in text … And a big sign for Biggs.
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 24/07/2025
On August 4th, Tempe city staff will take feedback on a proposed "Middle Housing Overlay" which would allow Missing Middle homes on single family lots near downtown. This is now required by state law, but Tempe's proposed ordinance has two big issues. tempeyimby.org/2025/07/24/t...
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Tempe Announces Proposed Missing Middle Ordinance – Tempe YIMBY
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 02/06/2025
We will be at Saltfire Brewing Co. on Wednesday 6/11. Swing by starting at 7 PM for discussion, drinks, and an all around good time. All are welcome!
Tempe YIMBY happy hour on June 11th at 7 PM at Saltfire Brewing Co.
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 08/05/2025
Want the latest updates on housing news in Tempe and across AZ? We have a monthly newsletter with the latest news, events, and action alerts: eepurl.com/gFVf61
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Tempe YIMBY Email Forms
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🚲Nicole Rodriguez @nrrphx.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Super excited to be moderating this panel discussion! Not too late to register! #parkingreform #urbanista #reina👑
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 05/05/2025
In a positive step, Tempe is moving forward with pre-approved ADU designs, which the city says should make it cheaper and faster to get ADUs permitted. ADUs using pre-approved designs will see Plan Review Fees waived and faster permitting. tempeyimby.org/2025/05/05/s...
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Streamlined ADU Permitting in Tempe: What You Need to Know
Tempe City Council is making it cheaper and faster to get ADUs built.
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🚲Nicole Rodriguez @nrrphx.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Hey housing peeps! 🏘Virtual book 📚 event with author @yappelbaum.bsky.social discussing his enthralling book on housing affordability. The event is free event! 🗓 April 27th 1p-2p Pacific Time #housingaffordability #zoningreform #BookSky www.urbanphoenixproject.org/book-club-wi...
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Virtual Book Club with Yoni Appelbaum — Urban Phoenix Project
Join us for an engaging discussion with the author of "Stuck: How the Privileged and the Propertied Broke the Engine of American Opportunity.”
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Arizona Neighborhood Project @azneighborhood.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
A new poll of 800 AZ voters shows strong support for the AZ Starter Homes Act! @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social @kiringoff.bsky.social @azsenatedems.bsky.social @azhousedems.bsky.social @annahernandezaz.bsky.social @solorio4housing.bsky.social
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 13/03/2025
NEW: Every Tempe elected official should see this polling. 58% of AZ voters support new apartments near them to bring down housing costs. NIMBY voices are loudest at city hall, but voters *want* new homes built. It's time for local electeds to take note. tempeyimby.org/2025/03/13/v...
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Voters To Arizona Electeds: Build, Build, Build
Are you an elected official in Tempe? You need to see this polling.
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Urban Phoenix Project @urbanphxproject.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
We're excited to be here on Bluesky. If you live in Phoenix and care about: - walkability - safe bike routes - transit - great urban spaces ...then we're worth the follow. 😊🌵
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 12/03/2025
In a stunning new poll, 35% of Arizona born residents considered leaving the state due to housing prices 60% would support new housing built near them if it lowered overall prices Major indictment of the status quo: www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona...
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More than 1 in 4 people thinking of leaving Arizona over housing costs
A new poll shows how big a problem the housing crisis has become in Arizona.
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 10/03/2025
TOMORROW: Swing by our happy hour at Saltfire Brewing Co, starting at 7 PM. We'll be talking about the latest updates on the fight for abundant and affordable housing in Tempe and across the state.
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 07/03/2025
The Starter Homes Act would give more Arizona families a path to homeownership and complement the governor's existing Arizona is Home program. More homes available at better prices means assistance for first time homebuyers will go further. We hope the governor will sign this bill.
The key, she said, is getting consensus among the various stakeholders. She recognizes that no one will get everything they want. "we want a bill
that is negotiated," Hobbs said.
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Bike Tempe @biketempe.org · 05/03/2025
Multi-modal transportation and affordable housing were two TOP PRIORITIES of residents who submitted the recent budget survey that we shared last week. To better support those priorities, we’re calling on the City to adopt a Complete Streets policy and expand Missing Middle housing across the City.
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 04/03/2025
Tempe is in the process of allowing naturally affordable Missing Middle homes to comply with state law. This provides Tempe with an opportunity to do more to meet its housing needs. Sadly, at the meetings it became clear the city intends to do as little as legally possible. tinyurl.com/2yhtpku9
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Tempe to stall already minor housing reforms
Tempe wants more time to try and add further restrictions on building naturally affordable homes.
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M. Nolan Gray 🥑 @mnolangray.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
The nightmare that awaits if YIMBYs successfully legalize townhouses!
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🚲Nicole Rodriguez @nrrphx.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Excited about this FREE webinar by Urban Phoenix Project that's focusing on Arizona's housing crisis #housing #zoningreform #YIMBY 🏘 www.urbanphoenixproject.org/unpacking-ar...
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Sara C. Bronin @sarabronin.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
New op-ed: Arizona zoning needs reform. Phoenix electeds recently cited @zoningatlas.bsky.social data showing that suburbs devote as little as 1% of their land to multi-family housing: archive.is/QYJz3 Legislators should use the NZA (www.zoningatlas.org/atlas) to come up with data-driven solutions.
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 21/02/2025
A reminder: You can give your feedback on Tempe's Missing Middle plans online until March 5th. Tell the city you want to see the state's missing middle provisions expanded citywide, to allow more affordable housing options like townhomes and duplexes. www.tempe.gov/government/c...
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https://www.tempe.gov/government/community-development/planning/proposed-code-changes/middle-housing-ordinance-comment-form
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 20/02/2025
Arizona requires Tempe to allow missing middle one mile from their downtown urban core At a meeting tonight, they described this area as “about the smallest…we could manage” When asked if they had even *considered* doing more than the bare minimum, the answer was a flat “no”
A map of the one mile boundary around downtown Tempe where missing middle will be required. A brown overlay takes up a large portion of the top, which is an airport vicinity exemption.
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 19/02/2025
Starting today, you can also give feedback online until 3/5. Tell city staff you want to see the Missing Middle provisions required by state law expanded to cover all residential areas in the city. www.tempe.gov/government/c...
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 17/02/2025
NEW: This Wednesday, Tempe will hold meetings on expanding Missing Middle housing. We think Tempe should go beyond what state law requires and allow Missing Middle homes citywide. Read why and how you can get involved: tempeyimby.org/2025/02/17/s...
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Support Missing Middle Housing in Tempe
Tempe is taking feedback on expanding missing middle housing. They should go beyond what state law requires and allow it citywide.
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 10/02/2025
NEW: The Starter Homes Act would give more Arizonans a path to homeownership. Read our latest piece explaining how this bipartisan legislation works and what you can do to advocate for it. tempeyimby.org/2025/02/09/t...
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The Arizona Starter Homes Act Explained
The Starter Homes Act is back. Here’s how it will create an affordable path to homeownership for Arizonans.
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David King @cityplanning.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Donald Shoup passed. He was my doctoral advisor, and just one of the best people you could know (and his wife Pat is a delight). Don was unique in academia and planning: he was a late bloomer (another inspiration to me) and he changed the world. I'll share two things. parkingreform.org/donald-shoup/
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Remembering Donald Shoup - Parking Reform Network
Professor Donald Shoup’s curiosity, intelligence, passion, generosity, and kindness allowed him to not only expose the critical problems with modern parking policy, but to also ignite and nurture a…
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 08/02/2025
We will be at Saltfire Brewing Co. at 7 PM this Tuesday! Swing by for food, drinks, and discussion about upcoming opportunities to support pro-housing measures in Tempe and at the state level.
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M. Nolan Gray 🥑 @mnolangray.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
I'm deeply saddened to share that Donald Shoup passed away last night. He was the ideal academic—curious, methodical, and concerned with turning ideas into real-world change. TAing his parking course these past few years has one of the greatest honors of my life. Rest in peace, Shoup Dogg.
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Senator Analise Ortiz @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Going to hear lots of misinformation from Cities about the Starter Homes Act today. Let’s remember that some cities have historically used their planning processes to displace entire communities, expedite gentrification and hide profit motives for big business under the guise of “public input”.
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 04/02/2025
If you live in Arizona, your legislators need to hear from you in support of SB 1229, the Starter Homes Act. This legislation provides Arizonans with a path to homeownership by removing barriers to building more affordable homes. tempeyimby.org/contact-your...
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Legislator Lookup
Pro-housing bills are before the Arizona legislature. It’s critical that your legislators hear from you. Current housing bills SB 1229 – would allow the construction of small-lot starte…
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 30/01/2025
Allowing small-lot starter homes would give more Arizona families a path to homeownership and spur the production of badly needed housing. Let your legislators know you support the Starter Homes Act!
Tweet from Sen. Ortiz: "The Starter Homes Act(HB 2371/SB 1229) passed House Commerce. It legalizes smaller lot sizes. Our bipartisan coalition is strong & determined. Too many are locked out of the opportunity to own a home and build wealth. It’s time to bring back the American dream of homeownership."
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 21/01/2025
ICYMI: Tempe has now legalized ADUS, but the next test will be how the mayor and council implement Missing Middle housing. In our latest piece, we make the case that they should meet the moment and allow Missing Middle across Tempe. tempeyimby.org/2025/01/16/t...
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Tempe Legalized ADUs. What’s Next?
Tempe will now allow ADUs across the city. The city will have an opportunity to enact more housing reforms this year.
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 16/01/2025
NEW: Tempe has finally legalized ADUs across the city. What's next? Tempe will expand where missing middle housing can be built. It's an opportunity for the city to seriously tackle the housing crisis, but only if we go beyond what the state now requires. tempeyimby.org/2025/01/16/t...
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Tempe Legalized ADUs. What’s Next?
Tempe will now allow ADUs across the city. The city will have an opportunity to enact more housing reforms this year.
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 16/01/2025
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 13/01/2025
We have a few upcoming events over the next few months, starting with a letter writing event this Thursday at 7 PM! All are welcome—we'd love to see faces new and old as we begin another year of working towards housing abundance.
Upcoming Events

LETTER WRITING EVENT
Thursday, 1/16 - 7 PM
SaltFire Brewing Co.

FEBRUARY HAPPY HOUR
Tuesday, 2/11 - 7 PM
SaltFire Brewing Co.

MARCH HAPPY HOUR
Tuesday, 3/11 - 7 PM
SaltFire Brewing Co.
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 08/01/2025
NEW: Under SB 1162, Arizona cities must now publish reports on their housing shortages, but omissions and inconsistencies abound. We examined the housing reports we've been able to find so far in our latest piece. tempeyimby.org/2025/01/08/a...
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Arizona Cities Must Now Report On Their Housing Shortages. Here’s What We Found.
Arizona cities must now publish reports on their housing shortages, but omissions and inconsistencies abound.
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Tempe YIMBY @tempeyimby.org · 02/01/2025
🧵Per new state law, AZ cities were required to report a 5-year Housing Needs Assessment yesterday. They must also publish a report with the number of units being approved and steps taken to meet housing needs. We're tracking the reports we've been able to find here: tempeyimby.org/tracking-ari...
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Tracking Housing Needs Assessments
Tracking housing needs reports from Arizona’s cities.
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Culdesac @culdesac.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
U.S. cities have been held back by car-centric planning for too long. But as cities recognize the need for zoning reform, there are opportunities to build neighborhoods that prioritize community connections over empty parking lots.
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