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For Municipalities
The Commitment
Municipalities participating in YIMBY Week are encouraged to go beyond a flag raising and publicly commit to at least one concrete, time-bound action that improves how housing gets built or approved.
Actions
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Bring forward a motion that sets a clear "pro-housing" direction in your community. This will be curated to your local needs, by identifying and recommending improvements within policy to create momentum for new builds and projects that make sense.
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Set a healthy trend by finding ways to be transparent with data. Publish credible reports and metrics that clearly guide or supplement development discussions. Open data helps directly back certain social measures or growth of support and housing systems within your community.
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This is no easy task, but the more we can try and locate suitable locations for affordable housing builds, the more quickly we can help reach local, provincial, and federally mandated targets. Find ways to break free of local guarding and hesitancy by being open and deliberate.
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The greatest strength of community is elevating voice. Create a public meeting allows everyone to contribute their hopeful vision and ideas before conversations become too specific or tied to an address and timeframe. Proactively discuss what can be improved locally for all.
See the results in action!
City | Concrete Action | Flag Raise |
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Adjala-Tosorontio | ||
Barrie | ||
Bradford West Gwillimbury | ||
Clearview | ||
Collingwood | ||
Essa | ||
Innisfil | ||
Midland | ||
New Tecumseth | ||
Orillia | ||
Oro-Medonte | ||
Penetanguishene | ||
Port Severn | ||
Ramara | ||
Springwater | ||
Tay | ||
Tiny | ||
Wasaga Beach |
For Community Members
We invite you to get involved during YIMBY Week.
Here's what you can do!
Lunch & Learn
Host a public lunch & learn for your community to come together and discuss a YIMBY-focused topic. Ask us for some conversation starters or reliable research.
Pop-Up Furniture Bank
Help collect quality furniture for our Redwood Furniture Bank and schedule a pickup by our team. We would love to give items a second home for someone.
Community Discussion
Invite a few key stakeholders or community experts to meet and discuss how YIMBY can bring positive change within your community.
Repost Media Posts
Follow and repost our social media content to help improve our reach in your area. Bring us to the top of your local feed and let us share our stories.
Neighbourhood Potluck
Food is a great way to connect with your neighbours in a meaningful way. Make new friends, learn about differences, and keep the event accessible for all.
Create Your Own!
These are just a few suggestions! We hope our initiative sparks new ideas for you to connect with neighbours, create change, and contribute to your community.
Join us around town!
YIMBY at The Farmers Market
Saturday
Connect with town staff at the Collingwood Farmer's Market and celebrate YIMBY week by learning about current housing efforts and discovering more ways to get involved at the local level.
8:00 a.m.
May 23, 2026
Municipal Lot: Pine & Second Street
Tay Township Flag Raise
Monday
Please join Mayor Walker and town staff as we raise the a flag to commemorate "Yes In By Backyard (YIMBY) Week in Tay Township.
10:00 a.m.
May 25, 2026
Municipal Office: 450 Park Street, Victoria Harbour
Orillia Flag Raise
Monday
Please join Mayor McIsaac and town staff as we raise the a flag to commemorate "Yes In By Backyard (YIMBY) Week in Orillia.
11:00 a.m.
May 25, 2026
Orillia Opera House: 20 Mississauga St. West, Orillia
Collingwood Flag Raise
Monday
Please join Mayor Hamlin and town staff as we raise the a flag to commemorate "Yes In By Backyard (YIMBY) Week in Collingwood.
1:00 p.m.
May 25, 2026
Collingwood Public Library: 55 Ste Marie St
Midland Flag Raise
Monday
Please join Mayor Gordon and town staff as we raise the YIMBY flag to commemorate "Yes In By Backyard (YIMBY) Week in Midland.
2:00 p.m.
May 25, 2026
Midland Town Hall: 575 Dominion Ave
Clearview Flag Raise
Monday
Please join Mayor Measures and town staff as we raise the a flag to commemorate "Yes In By Backyard (YIMBY) Week in Clearview.
2:30 p.m.
May 25, 2026
Clearview Fire Hall: 6993 Hwy 26
Collingwood Talks: Housing
Wednesday
Collingwood's Affordable Housing Task Force invites you to the next Collingwood Talks Housing event, Land with Purpose: Affordable Housing Opportunities for Faith & Community Organizations.
6:00 p.m.
May 27, 2026
Curling Club Lounge (2nd Floor): 250 Hume St
YIMBY: Housing, Homelessness, and Community
Thursday
Join us at Redwood's Headquarters in Barrie, for a YIMBY Week conversation on dignity, housing, and the future of our community. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
7:00 p.m.
May 28, 2026
Redwood Park Communities: 92 Davidson St, Suite #1, Barrie