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RVA YIMBY

Serving Richmond

Updates from the chapter

Action Alert! We need affordable homes NOW! Remove the delay clause from Faith In Housing! https://t.co/7W6FtoMnwP

Well said, Senator. @SpanbergerForVA, are you hearing this? “When local governments across the state are making it too difficult and expensive to build a house or to build more housing where we need it, that's the time we have to step up and do something about it." - @ssurovell

You know we'll be at the Zoning Advisory Committee on 9/10 at 4pm! 📣 🍻 After, join us for a drink at Chestnut Flats: A new townhome community that replaced a vacant building 🌆 See whats possible when we say "Yes!" to new homes & meet some new friends! https://t.co/hY6tJ8e7QU https://t.co/7eiRjeRu2l

New poll shows Virginians rank housing costs as their #1 problem 🏠 ✅ 84% want state lawmakers to take action NOW ✅ 73% say Virginia lacks enough affordable homes ✅ Bipartisan support (65%+) The message to lawmakers is clear: Legalize housing! https://t.co/JdXGaD7iaD https://t.co/hXcgkk5Aet

“I don’t care how much you love working people. They can’t afford a house bc all the rules in your state make it prohibitive to build. And zoning prevents multifamily structures because of NIMBYs." - President Barack Obama https://t.co/m1mxlmS8YN

NINE active buyers for every home for sale 🥵 Our housing shortage creates bidding wars and drives up prices. End the shortage. Legalize housing. Sign the petition to tell city hall we need more homes: https://t.co/b2Q1FB8SrM https://t.co/0NroS16O2y

We did not have Ilana Glazer talking about single stair reform on our 2025 bingo sheet, but we love to see it 🌆

It's deeply frustrating that exemptions from growth are being considered for the most affluent & opportunity-rich neighborhoods. No neighborhood should be exempt from change or experience to all of the city’s change. Every neighborhood must do their part. https://t.co/Vn0eWP32fp

At a construction site? With signs that say “Making Virginia More Affordable?” 👀 Very excited to read Spanberger’s housing platform!

RVA YIMBY is proud to endorse @SenatorHashmi in the Dem Primary for Lt. Governor. She understands that we must provide more homes for our friends and neighbors in order to bring housing affordability to Virginia. https://t.co/mp9VPVXEXP

New neighbors aren't the problem; not enough homes are: “We need these homes because 55,000 people have moved here since 2020, and we have not built 55,000 new homes. There’s low supply and high demand. That’s Econ 101.” https://t.co/I21Oqf46ba

Exciting to hear gov candidate @RepSpanberger tie supply and affordability together! We’re looking forward to learning more about her housing platform! 🏗️ 🏡

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Who we're endorsing

No endorsements this cycleWhen we endorse, members vote on every endorsement. Join the chapter to help decide who we back.

    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.

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    RVA YIMBY is a chapter of YIMBY Action.

    One of the local groups organizing for more homes across the country, backed by the national team.