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A Very YIMBY September
Let’s get moving
Aaron Weber
August 27, 2024
It’s been a great summer for the pro-housing movement. The biggest news, nationally, comes from the Democratic National Convention, where numerous speakers highlighted the housing shortage and ways to address it. Commentators from Bloomberg to Politico to Matt Yglesias to Mother Jones hailed the updated messaging as a turning point and an opportunity to make real progress over the next few years. We’re thrilled to hear about this national enthusiasm for housing action!
Upcoming Somerville YIMBY Events:
Fri Sept 6: our monthly social at Remnant Brewing, 6:00–8:00 pm
Wed Sept 11: our monthly meeting via Zoom, 6:00–7:00 pm
Sat Sept 14: Somerville YIMBY hosts a table at the Gilman Square Arts & Music Festival. 12:00–5:00 pm in the heart of Gilman Square. If you can volunteer to help us hand out flyers and chat with community members, please visit our message board to sign up.
Sat Sept 21: Somerville YIMBY hosts a table at the Fluff Festival, 2:00–6:00 pm in Union Square. If you can volunteer to help us hand out flyers and chat with community members, please visit our message board to sign up.
Upcoming Somerville Events:
August 29: Gilman Square Advisory Committee discusses the use of city-owned land in the heart of Gilman Square. 5:30–7:00 pm, via Zoom.
September 5: Land Use Committee meets to discuss several proposals including new housing in Gilman Square and the YMCA redevelopment. 6:30–8:00 pm via Zoom.
September 9: Should a veterinarian be allowed to open on Beacon Street? Ward 2 Councilor JT Scott hosts a community meeting to discuss neighborhood concerns before the applicants begin their required special permit application process. 6:00–7:30 pm, online and in-person at PRB Boulangerie, 118 Beacon Street. (Why does Somerville require community meetings and special permits to open a vet office? Good question!)
Fall 2024 Ward Meetings: Somerville officials will host in-person meet & greets in different parts of the city from September 18–October 21. Find yours today and take the opportunity to chat with your city councilors and the mayor about what matters to you.