Updates from the chapter
On Tuesday October 20th YIMBY Denver lead @woodhaus-co.com will be participating in a town hall in Boulder with Representative Junie Joseph, Boulder Mayor Aaron Brocket and others. Happening at the Canyon theater at the Boulder Public Library at 5:30. yellowscene.com/2026/10/16/s...
Yes on 7A! We say #BuildTheTrain so we can #SkipTheTraffic on I-25. Greater Denver Transit hosted our friends and allies including Denver Bicycle Lobby, Strong Denver, YIMBY Denver, and Denver Streets Partnership for a fun evening to raise a glass to the opening section of the #ColfaxBRT project, and encourage everyone to vote YES on 7A and the #ColoradoConnector vision of #FrontRangePassengerRail…
Thank you for hosting such a great happy hour @bikewalkbus @yimbyindenver @denverbicyclelobby - we celebrated 7A Ballot Issue 7A would help make that possible by funding the Colorado Connector, a passenger rail system connecting communities along the Front Range by: ✅ Expand transportation options for working families. ✅ Connect communities to jobs, schools, and essential services. ✅ Reduce traffi…
We don't usually have city council races in November, but we do have a special election this year on a long ballot! Don't miss it! We're excited to endorse Monica Martinez for City Council at Large. Monica is a long time more housing and transit options in Denver! www.instagram.com/p/DeK5j_vPGF...
Join me for a Housing Town Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 5:30–7 PM at the Canyon Theater, Boulder Public Library. With Mayor Aaron Brockett, Council Member Ryan Schuchard, Jill Grano, and David Pardo. All are welcome! Register and Send questions at the link below by Oct. 19. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwpIRGjWU376fc2hzw_51x_sZyYVXOW08B-HWTXe6YF6lyuQ/viewform
Housing is one of the top issues I am running to address on City Council. I have dedicated my life to this issue. I am proud to have earned the endorsement of @yimbyindenver which advocates for more housing and better transportation. This endorsement is personal for me and I am excited to have them on the team! 💪
September is membership month and a great way to earn a YIMBY membership this month is volunteering. Join us on September 26th as we join Conservation Colorado and the Colorado Sierra Club in supporting a great land use (and parking) reformer, Stephanie Vigil. 1/ www.mobilize.us/vigilforcolo...
What does zoning have to do with civil rights? We’re joined by HD 6 candidate Iris Halpern for a conversation about housing, opportunity, and the surprising power of the rules that shape our communities. 🎧 Tune in and hear why zoning matters more than you might think. Link in bio.
The “Yes on 7A” Coloradans for CoCo campaign has launched. Greater Denver Transit (GDT), ColoRail, YIMBY Denver, Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP), Conservation Colorado, Strong Denver, and many more are in full support! Let’s go #TeamCoCo!
Reflections from Our Former President
After 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.
Events
Yes! The 2026 YIMBYTown Happy Hour
Who we're endorsing
Resources
Guides and reference from YIMBY Denver.
- Fix IncentivesReform structures that incentivize communities to say no to new homes, including tax systems and car centric transportation systems.
- Legalize HousingAllow more housing in every neighborhood, especially historically affluent and exclusionary neighborhoods, removing barriers to both subsidized affordable and market rate housing.
- Fund Affordable HousingIncrease funding for subsidized affordable housing through a wide variety of mechanisms, including direct subsidies.
- Streamline PermittingMake housing permits fast and fair, removing arbitrary barriers to both subsidized affordable and market rate housing.
About YIMBY Denver
Outdated land use and transportation policies keep our city from reaching its full potential as a strong and inclusive place to live.
Everyone who lives here should be able to stay.
Everyone who moves here should be welcomed.
YIMBY Denver is a group of dedicated volunteers with full-time jobs. Members of the community support us with not only dollars, but also time, knowledge, and skills.
Inspired by the work of similar groups around the country, YIMBY Denver was started in early 2017 by residents concerned about how restrictions on homebuilding were worsening the housing crisis in Denver.
In 2019, we formalized as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit in order to more effectively advocate for more housing and better transportation. In June 2022, we became a chapter of YIMBY Action.
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.