Defend Affordable Ypsi is a collective of renters and allies fighting to build and preserve affordability in Ypsi and beyond.   defendaffordableypsi@gmail.com

DAY Zine #2: Perspectives on International Village

A compilation of essays and transcribed public comments from folks resisting the proposed International Village project.

International Village 101

Start here to learn about the proposed development, the social & political context of IV, and DAY's ongoing efforts.

DAY Zine #1: Hot Chicken, Hot Yoga, and Hot-Button Socio-Political Themes

Defend Affordable Ypsi's first zine, published online by Radical Washtenaw in June and printed/distro'd locally.

Article in Damn Arbor

How a resolution to hold a hearing on affordable housing at Water Street became a flashpoint for controversy (September 2017)

Video Archive

Watch hours of recordings from public Ypsilanti City Council meetings and town halls.

Contact City Council

Write Ypsilanti City Council representatives your thoughts on International Village, rising rents, or anything else!

DAY Shirts!

Wanna buy a sweet hand-printed, recycled Defend Affordable Ypsi shirt? Inquire here...

Latest Notices from the City of Ypsilanti

Follow the most recent announcements from Ypsi City Hall.