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U.S. House Says Yes In My Backyard

WASHINGTON, DC – The Yes in My Backyard (YIMBY) Act passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support today, after clearing the House Financial Services Committee (FSC) on Friday. Introduced

The YIMBY Act Gains Momentum in the House

WASHINGTON, DC – The House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to markup the Yes in My Back Yard (YIMBY) Act on Thursday, February 27. Introduced in 2019 by Rep. Denny

New Legislation Would Increase Affordable Homes in California

SAN DIEGO, CA – Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez introduced AB 2345, a Bill to Enhance California's Statewide Density Bonus Law, today at an event in San Diego. She was joined by

New Tool Examines How Housing Policies Affect Rents in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, NC – Up for Growth released its Charlotte Housing Policy and Affordability Calculator (HPAC) at the Urban Land Institute’s Carolinas Meeting on Thursday, February 13 in downtown Charlotte. Charlotte

New Report Details Washington’s 225,000 Home Shortage

FEDERAL WAY – From 2000 – 2015, Washington state fell 225,000 units short of meeting its housing needs, according to a new report from Up for Growth, developed in partnership