[davidw]

I founded a YIMBY group where I live, because I did not want to be part of tech workers pricing other people out. Now we're a chapter of YIMBY Action: https://yimbyaction.org/

It's interesting in that it's very different from tech, but also rewarding to make a difference in people's lives.

[q_andrew]

How difficult was it? I'm thinking of doing something similar in my mid-sized mid-western city. There are so many growth opportunities stunted by zoning laws. I'm a big advocate for regulation but parking mandates and housing density limits present more problems than solutions.

[davidw]

In my case it's been a gradual process. I made a web site, created a Facebook group, and started collecting emails. It helps a lot to get a few people who are interested in the same things you are. Strong Towns is another one to look into for allies.

[q_andrew]

Strong Towns is great. My hesitancy of this kind of activism is that I can't track down and show up to every public hearing like grumpy retired homeowners can.

[davidw]

Just because you can't do everything doesn't mean you can't do something!

It's often possible to write in, rather than attending hearings in person. Get a mailing list of people and have them write in.