States Advance By-Right Housing on Church Land
Key Questions
What is 'Yes In God’s Backyard' initiative?
'Yes In God’s Backyard' is expanding to allow church land for affordable housing, including partnerships in New York and fast-tracks in Virginia, California, and Florida. It addresses surplus church properties amid mainline declines for sustainability and inclusive ministry.
Which states are advancing by-right housing on church properties?
Virginia, California, and Florida are fast-tracking by-right housing on church land, with tweaks at Discovery Church. New York is forming affordable housing partnerships under the 'Yes In God’s Backyard' expansion.
What is an example of church land repurposing mentioned?
Dallas' OLUMC plans a 55,000 sq ft mixed-use development on church land for stewardship and inclusive ministry. This responds to surplus properties during mainline church declines, promoting sustainability.
'Yes In God’s Backyard' expands: NY affordable housing partnerships; VA/CA/FL fast-tracks incl. Discovery tweaks; Dallas OLUMC 55k sq ft mixed-use for stewardship/inclusive ministry amid mainline declines—surplus properties for sustainability.