Updates from the chapter
🏠 HOUSING ALERT — NOVI The City of Novi Planning Commission is considering zoning changes that could allow 150 + new housing units near a major employment center, Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital, as well as public transit, shopping, and other amenities. Michigan is facing a significant housing shortage. According to MSHDA, the state is already short approximately 100,000 housing units. While…
A representative from Abundant Housing Michigan will be attending to talk about a slate of pro-housing bills in front of the Michigan Legislature. Join us to learn more about how you can help to get these bills passed! RSVP below: https://actionnetwork.org/events/yimby-picnic/
Join YIMBY Oakland County on August 27th for a picnic in at Starr Jaycee Park in Royal Oak! Come alone, with friends, or with your family/kids: all are welcome to meet other housing advocates and discuss how we can advocate for abundant, affordable housing in Oakland County. Some snacks and drinks will be provided by YIMBY Oakland County, or you can bring your own picnic food! (Note: park policy d…
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) is inviting Michiganders to help shape the future of housing in Michigan by participating in a new public survey. Take a few minutes to give your response! Link below
Events
Who we're endorsing
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 Oakland County is a chapter of YIMBY Action.
One of the local groups organizing for more homes across the country, backed by the national team.