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

May 12, 2026

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2 min read

Are We Trying to Do Nothing?

Plus: news and events

Aaron Weber

May 8, 2026

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2 min read

Factors of Upzoning

Where would we see the most construction if we allowed it citywide?

Somerville YIMBY

Apr 30, 2026

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2 min read

The Basic Economics of Home Building

How to estimate how the sausage gets made

Somerville YIMBY

Apr 25, 2026

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2 min read

Action Alert: Public Comment on Dormers

Plus: news and events

Aaron Weber

Apr 20, 2026

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2 min read

The Future of NOAH

The status quo cannot save it.

Somerville YIMBY

Apr 13, 2026

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4 min read

A Minute for Action (for Voting and Speaking at Land Use)

Plus other news

Aaron Weber

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