Strong Towns YIMBY HRVA

05/27/2026

Check out our latest Op Ed to the on the Preserve at West Neck, the latest battle in housing in the #757.

We commend the City of Va Beach in its efforts to combat this lawsuit, and we are here for support!

Do you want to get more involved in the housing fight? Join YIMBY and see what you can do!

05/26/2026

YIMBYS WE NEED YOUR HELP!

A new development is being proposed along Shore Drive that will unlock new housing opportunities in the area. In June, VB Planning Commission will consider rezoning to allow the condo project at Marlin Bay to move forward. PLEASE WRITE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND ADVOCATE FOR ITS APPROVAL! Click on our Link in Bio to send a letter in support! #757

05/14/2026

🏘️ Norfolk’s housing conversation is evolving, and local voices are helping shape what comes next.

The Norfolk Mayor’s Housing Commission is working to address the city’s housing shortage and improve affordability for residents.

Community groups, advocates, and residents (including members of the YIMBY Hampton Roads!) are contributing ideas and feedback to help guide future housing policy.

City leaders say long-term planning, new housing development, and public input will all play a role in creating more housing opportunities across Norfolk. Join YIMBY today and see how you can contribute!

#757

04/11/2026

YIMBY Action
Virginia YIMBYs:

We’ve got a critical moment.

The Faith in Housing bill (SB388 / HB1279) is now on the desk of Governor Spanberger, with a decision deadline of April 13 at midnight. Opponents are pushing hard to water it down or veto it outright.

We need to show that Virginians want this bill signed in its strongest form.

This legislation unlocks land owned by faith communities and nonprofits so it can be used to build affordable homes - helping teachers, first responders, healthcare workers, and seniors stay in the communities they serve.

Take 2 minutes to send an email to the Governor and your state legislators.

We’ve drafted a message for you, but personalizing it - especially with why housing affordability matters to you - makes it even more powerful.

The bottom line: This is a real, near-term opportunity to create more homes across Virginia. But only if we protect the bill from being weakened at the finish line.

Let’s get it done!
#757

04/01/2026

🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

After careful consideration (and sitting in traffic for way too long), YIMBY Hampton Roads is officially rebranding…

YIMBY now stands for: Yes In My Byway, Yeah.

That’s right. We’re pivoting. Hard.

🚗 More highways
🛣️ More lanes (just one more should fix it, right?)
🏡 Bigger yards, farther away
⛔ Absolutely no “missing middle” anything

Why build homes near jobs when you can build roads to drive there instead? Why walk when you can merge? Why density when you can have… distance?

We believe in a bold future where every destination is at least 25 minutes away—and somehow still a 45-minute drive.

Join us as we fight for what really matters:
unlimited sprawl, eternal traffic, and the American dream of the 12-lane highway.

#757

02/15/2026

02/05/2026

Hey Brother, join YIMBY, fight for more housing, and make good friends along the way.

Are you interested? Click on our link in bio. We’ve got work to do! #757

02/01/2026

is right. If we’re going to reduce the price of housing, then we need to built more housing. He and others are working hard in in the Virginia General Assembly to reduce the price of housing by legalizing housing options and opening up opportunities for small time home builders to increase housing supply.

More supply = more affordability and more equity. Click on our link in bio to let him and other state reps k ow that you support this key legislation!

#757