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

Oct 21, 2026

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2 min read

Our Broken Time-ocracy

How participatory democracy results in unequal outcomes

Somerville YIMBY

Oct 14, 2026

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1 min read

Vote Yes on Question 7!

Support Starter Homes Across the State

Somerville YIMBY

Oct 8, 2026

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2 min read

A City In Amber

How one commission raises costs for everyone

Somerville YIMBY

Oct 1, 2026

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2 min read

Downsize with Dignity

How to build to support our older neighbors

Somerville YIMBY

Sep 28, 2026

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2 min read

Support accessibility and backyard cottages

Written comments due Tuesday 9/29

Aaron Weber

Sep 24, 2026

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3 min read

The Missing Middle of Somerville

An incremental step of progress

Somerville YIMBY

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