New ‘Central Valley YIMBY’ Coalition Forms to Advocate for Housing Development in Fresno
A new pro-housing coalition, Central Valley YIMBY, has been established in Fresno with the aim of influencing local development politics and making homes more affordable. The group, co-hosted by consultant Drew Phelps, held its inaugural meeting with urban planners and…
Fresno Visalia, CA, October 13, 2026 — A new coalition focused on advocating for increased housing development and affordability has been established in Fresno.
The group, named Central Valley YIMBY, aims to influence local development politics within Fresno and surrounding Central Valley counties.
The coalition held its inaugural meeting recently, bringing together urban planners and housing professionals. The stated goal of this initial gathering was to foster a broad-based coalition dedicated to housing advocacy.
Drew Phelps, identified as a consultant, is co-hosting the initiative. The formation of Central Valley YIMBY signifies an effort to mobilize stakeholders interested in addressing housing challenges in the region.
The group’s objectives include making homes more affordable through policy and development influence. Further details regarding the specific strategies or proposed actions of the coalition were not provided in the summary.
The scope of the coalition is intended to encompass Fresno and its neighboring Central Valley counties, indicating a regional approach to housing advocacy.
Story summarized from the original created by Danielle Bergstrom on fresnoland.org, see more information here.
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