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Gainesville is for People

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Updates from the chapter

Join us for a Delightfully Urbanist Meetup on Mon, Nov 16, 7-8 at the Streatery, in front of the Bull. If you’re a fan of affordable housing, sustainable city planning practices, bicycles and pedestrian friendly streets, and sharing ideas with neighbors, this is the place to be.

On Friday, Nov 6 at 5pm, we're chatting about EXCLUDED: How Snob Zoning, NIMBYism, and Class Bias Build the Walls We Don't See by Richard D Kahlenberg. See you at The Lynx Books!

It's time for our monthly meetup on Monday, October 19, 7-8 pm at Grand Scheme Brewing. Don't forget about the book club pick - EXCLUDED: How Snob Zoning, NIMBYism, and Class Bias Build the Walls We Don't See by Richard D Kahlenberg.

YIMBYs keep winning, nationally and right here at home. Let's dig into it at our monthly meeting on Monday, September 21, 7-8 pm at Grand Scheme brewing. Our next book club pick is Excluded: How Snob Zoning, NIMBYism, and Class Bias Build the Walls We Don't See by Richard D Kahlenberg.

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Events

Yes! The 2026 YIMBYTown Happy Hour

Wed, Nov 18 · 3:15 PM PSTNational event
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2026 YIMBY Abundance Welcome Reception

Wed, Dec 9 · 3:00 PM PSTNational event
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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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    Gainesville is for People is a chapter of YIMBY Action.

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