Somerville YIMBY — Yes In My Back Yard — is a group of Somerville residents advocating for smart growth that benefits everyone.

Featured

Aug 15, 2025

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4 min read

Council & Mayoral Endorsements

Plus: Davis Square Neighborhood Council, fundraisers, and more

Aaron Weber

Oct 12, 2023

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3 min read

A key planning board meeting, a social meetup, and volunteer opportunities

A key planning board meeting, a social meetup, and volunteer opportunities

Sep 9, 2025

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6 min read

Early Voting Starts Today: Why We Support Willie Burnley Jr.

Get out the vote

Aaron Weber

Dec 12, 2023

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3 min read

Final 2023 City Council meeting, Illuminations Ride, Parties

Final 2023 City Council meeting, Illuminations Ride, Parties

Jan 28, 2025

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4 min read

YIMBYs on TV, State Action, and More

Good news!

Aaron Weber

Articles

Jan 29, 2026

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2 min read

YIMBY Stands with Immigrants

A call to action

Aaron Weber

Jan 27, 2026

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4 min read

Davis Square 40B update, Fair Housing Commission opening

Copper Mill moves forward

Aaron Weber

Jan 21, 2026

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4 min read

Displacement versus Displacement

Different causes, different solutions

Somerville YIMBY

Jan 15, 2026

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4 min read

Build Baby Build, But How Much?

Somerville cannot solve the housing crisis alone, but we should take a significant leadership role.

Somerville YIMBY

Jan 13, 2026

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4 min read

Housing is Moving Forward

From Union to Davis

Somerville YIMBY

Jan 6, 2026

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5 min read

What Kinds of Housing Do We Need?

Analyzing the Housing Needs Assessment

Somerville YIMBY

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