Indeed, here in Bend, Oregon, tomorrow

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Accessory Commercial Units (ACUs): The Alchemy of Turning Suburbs Into Walkable Neighborhoods Austin's March 2026 ACU vote, the ADU playbook extended to commerce, and what it means for the next decade of zoning reform.

"ACU" reform passed in Austin, Texas.

www.governance.fyi/p/accessory-...

We're trying to re-legalize those here in Bend, Oregon:

www.centraloregonlandwatch.org/neighborhood...

State Senator Anthony Broadman cuts the ribbon for Parkside Place

Good crowd for the Parkside Place ribbon cutting

Parkside Place ribbon cutting. This project puts together a number of different housing types and affordability levels. Good stuff and a real team effort, from @tinakotek.bsky.social to the legislature to @melaniekebler.bsky.social and our council, and the homebuilder, Hayden Homes

On this Trans Day of Visibility, be proud that your state offers protection to people, but work to make sure it also offers them a place to call home at a price they can afford

Coalition Statement: Senate Passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act - Up For Growth Pro-Housing Coalition Statement on the Senate Passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

Statement from a coalition on the HOME act

upforgrowth.org/news_insight...

Central Oregon YIMBY chapter lead Kim Ely standing at the organization's table with a Homes for All sign

The Central Oregon Homelessness Alliance yesterday was very positive. A lot of great people and good energy. We were really happy to be there and talk to people about our role in solving the housing shortage in Central Oregon

Great writing by @crampell.bsky.social on the 'bogeyman' theory of the housing shortage.

The reality of the problem looks more like this hearing, replayed in jurisdictions all across the country:

bendyimby.com/2024/04/16/t...

Oregon’s Housing Crisis Burdens Nearly Half of the State’s Renters — Oregon Journalism Project

We're all volunteers here at Central Oregon YIMBY. Seeing how bad the housing shortage is and how many people it hurts is what keeps us motivated.

www.oregonjournalismproject.org/oregons-hous...

The Research All Points in the Same Direction: Adding More Homes Curbs Rents for Low-Income Tenants - Metropolitan Abundance Project The Center on Poverty and Inequality at Georgetown Law made a surprising and contrarian argument in a new paper: adding more homes does not benefit low-income tenants. Three recent separate analyses o...

New from MAP: the research is clear — places that build more homes see the biggest rent relief for low-income tenants.
We break down 3 recent studies:
www.metroabundance.org/adding-more-...

Central Oregon YIMBY News - 2/16/2025 Bend / Oregon

bendyimby.substack.com/p/central-or... - Central Oregon YIMBY News

Via the "Mortgage Interest Deduction", Oregon subsidizes vacation homes and other second homes

Government subsidies are best directed towards people who need help, rather than the already wealthy.

If you agree, write in to support this bill: olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/M...

We're working on updating from Bend YIMBY to Central Oregon YIMBY. The new name works a lot better for someone from, say, Redmond, Madras or La Pine to turn up at their city council meeting.

We expect there may be a few hiccups, so please bear with us!

Bend YIMBY News - 2/3/2025 Bend / Oregon

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City Council Work Session - 1/14/2025 - 4:00 PM YouTube video by CityofBendOregon

Great point from @melaniekebler.bsky.social

Having people of all walks of life is very much part of a complete community. Listen to the full comment here:

www.youtube.com/live/eLSdylf...

This is our housing shortage. Not some far off bogeyman, but our neighbors

2025 in review 2025 was a tough year in a lot of ways, but YIMBYs in Bend and Oregon had some big housing wins that are worth celebrating. The bad news first: Bend YIMBY is not a group that runs on money – …

2025 in review for Bend YIMBY. It was a rough year in a lot of ways, but a pretty good one for housing.

bendyimby.com/2026/01/01/2...

Bend YIMBY News - 12/24/2025 Our extra holiday bonus issue, with a lot of housing news and opinions, both locally and nationally.

Bend YIMBY News roundup, holiday bonus edition:

bendyimby.substack.com/p/bend-yimby...

If 100 people a day died using any other type of transportation it would be shut down in less than a week.

They’re hoping to sell the naming rights to the plows and get Meals on Wheels retirees to run them as volunteers.

Some critical distinctions inside! We battle for and about this issue frequently and as we’ve recently found from some research in Portland technically affordable can still be unattainable for many.

Member Mary Hearn also featured in the story

Front page of the Bend Bulletin, with an article about middle housing, and an editorial about single stair reform

The front page of the local paper has an article about middle housing - with a quote from @andersem.bsky.social and one of our @yimbyaction.bsky.social chapter leads, Ryan. As well as an article about single stair reform. Not bad!

Kevin is a worthwhile resource

This is 100 percent correct.

4WD doesn’t mean 4 wheel stop. And without good winter traction tires it doesn’t mean 4 wheel go either.

Can’t help but remember the failed local cause last year to buy Bachelor. Lots of civic pride tied up in a dying sport.

Everyone is welcome - come check out all the creative gingerbread creations this (Tuesday) evening!

Bend YIMBY Annual Gingerbread housing competition December 9th, 5:30 PM, at Wildwood Bar and Grill (Box Factory) Bring your completed creations Judging by City Councilor Megan Norris

Looking forward to seeing everyone next Tuesday at our annual Gingerbread Housing competition!

5:30 at Wildwood Bar and Grill (Box Factory)

Bring your completed creations - judging by Councilor Megan Norris

DHS calls on citizens to report illegal neighbors to get affordable housing "Want affordable housing? Help report illegal aliens in your area," DHS wrote in a post on X.

“While immigrants do add to overall housing demand, they cannot be blamed for the recent surge in home prices and rents... trends in interest rates and the pandemic-induced demand for housing were mostly responsible," says our managing director Dr. Chris Herbert.

www.newsweek.com/dhs-tells-ci...