Blurred photo of the Albuquerque City Council chambers during a public meeting. Large text reads “Albuquerque Showed Up for Pro-Homes Reform.” Smaller text says “Land Use, Planning & Zoning Committee Hearing #1.” At the bottom, bullet points state that 38 community members spoke in favor of pro-homes reform, more than double the 15 who spoke in opposition, with 2 speakers expressing mixed support. Decorative heart and speech-bubble icons appear around the text.
A city skyline background with the headline “A City-Wide Coalition of Many Groups.” Text bubbles list organizations and community roles that spoke in support, including Strong Towns ABQ, YIMBYs, local builders and doers, affordable housing providers, realtors, homelessness and housing providers, business groups, local organizers, neighborhood leaders, and disability and transit advocates. A line at the bottom reads “Different backgrounds, shared goals, and love of ABQ.” Decorative heart icons appear throughout.
A slide titled “Why People Spoke in Support.” A vertical list highlights key reasons, including more housing choices, incremental neighborhood-scale growth, greater affordability and accessibility, a stronger local economy with jobs and opportunity, a more resilient and sustainable city, and welcoming new neighbors, businesses, and returners to keep loved ones close. The background shows a blurred image of the meeting room with small decorative icons.
Colorful hot air balloons in the sky with the headline “This Is Just the Beginning.” A centered box titled “What’s Next?” lists at least one more Land Use, Planning & Zoning Committee hearing on Wednesday, January 28th at 5:00 PM, followed by a full City Council debate and vote. Text emphasizes keeping momentum, staying positive, and moving Albuquerque forward. A banner at the bottom reads “Let’s lift the ban on missing-middle housing and neighborhood businesses.”
Albuquerque showed up.
At the first LUPZ hearing on the pro-homes IDO amendments, 38 people spoke in support, more than double the opposition. A broad, citywide coalition made the case for practical, incremental housing reform. More to come. #abq #albuquerque #strongtowns #yimby #nmtrue