On that note: Tempe YIMBY happy hour this Wednesday!

“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.” 🔥👀

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-...

“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...

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...

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!

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

Super excited to be moderating this panel discussion! Not too late to register! #parkingreform #urbanista #reina👑

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...

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...

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

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...

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. 😊🌵

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...

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.

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.

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.

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

The nightmare that awaits if YIMBYs successfully legalize townhouses!

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...

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.

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...

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”

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...

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...

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...

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/

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.

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.

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”.

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...

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!

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...

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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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.

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...

🧵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...

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.

Housing research all policymakers should read, from @sightline.org: "The findings add to a growing body of evidence that making off-street parking optional is a small policy change that can lead to an abundance of new homes." www.sightline.org/2024/12/10/p...

NEW: Work by Salim Furth and @sid-kap.bsky.social shows that Tempe hasn't responded to the Census Building Permit Survey (BPS) 36 times over the past three years. This is a key source to measure how much housing is being permitted — and it impacts federal funding. tempeyimby.org/2024/12/19/t...

NEW: Work by Salim Furth and @sid-kap.bsky.social shows that Tempe hasn't responded to the Census Building Permit Survey (BPS) 36 times over the past three years. This is a key source to measure how much housing is being permitted — and it impacts federal funding. tempeyimby.org/2024/12/19/t...

There are a number of Arizona cities who hide behind "local control" to shirk their responsibility to build housing and avoid changing exclusionary policies which have worsened the housing crisis. Sedona is far from the only place with this mentality.

Local land-use laws are huge barriers not just for transitional housing in Tucson but also for many types of badly-needed housing across Arizona.

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Cities which have made it easier to build abundant housing are seeing improved affordability.

Last night, following the mandate of a new state law, Tempe just passed a sweeping ADU ordinance by a 6-0 margin This is huge news for housing availability in the city, and is just the beginning!

At a zoning board meeting the phrase “we’ve eliminated all school aged children” was just uttered in DEFENSE of a project.

Looking for something to do this week? Wednesday - 7 PM: We’ll be having our monthly happy hour at Saltfire Brewing Co. Thursday - 6 PM: City Council will hold its second and final meeting on updating Tempe’s ADU code. We hope to see you all there!

Hey folks! We're Tempe YIMBY, fighting for affordable and abundant housing in Tempe (Arizona's best city).