somervilleyimby.org
Somerville residents advocating for smart growth that benefits everyone. https://somervilleyimby.org
👤 Joined on 18 August 2023
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@somervilleyimby.bsky.social@somervilleyimby.bsky.social → @somervilleyimby.org"Effects of the Minneapolis 2040 Plan on House Prices" onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1... "we find a significant reduction in house price increases in Minneapolis following the Plan. Our baseline estimates suggest a 15%−23% reduction in mid-tier house price growth."
Show PostI highly recommend other folks make their own stink if they see something small in their city/town laws that could do with changing. Turns out it's very do-able (and very satisfying when it finally comes together)! And you will learn a lot about how your city works, too.
Show PostI first contacted then-Councilor @jake4somerville.bsky.social about the idea in *October 2023*, who pointed me at @somervilleyimby.org. 2.5 years and 2 submitted amendments later, and the council finally passed it.
Show PostI forgot to post last week, but the dormer amendment I worked on with @somervilleyimby.org passed! somervilleyimby.org/2026/06/29/y...
Show PostCurious about the housing movement? Join us! 🏡 No policy experience required—just bring yourself. 📅 June 30 📍 Democracy Brewing Beer Garden Meet fellow advocates and learn how we're working to build more homes across Massachusetts.
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