“Late last month, in a series of zoning code changes that prompted praise from dozens of local nonprofits and businesses, the Denver City Council substantially reduced minimum parking requirements for new housing developments. The changes come as Colorado’s largest metropolitan region experiences breakneck growth that has inflicted serious strain on local housing markets. In … [Read more…]
“Most zoning code changes are esoteric, relatively minor, and don’t elicit much public interest. Just the phrase “zoning code changes” is probably making your eyelids heavy. But this year was a little different. In late June, Denver City Council approved a major change to the city’s affordable housing zoning code by reducing the minimum … [Read more…]
“In a 3-3 vote May 25, Georgetown County Council voted against rezoning land owned by Tidelands Health off of North Fraser Street and Wedgefield Road to allow for multifamily housing. This vote overturned council’s previous second reading vote May 11 in support of the rezoning. Ordinances must have a majority vote for it to … [Read more…]
“When I entered the affordable housing world, one thing I didn’t count on was how many projects across Denver don’t even pass the visioning stage. There are a variety of reasons for this, mainly revolving around finances, but the one I was not counting on was…parking. Yes, you read that right. I had no … [Read more…]
“The RTD Board of Directors has approved a new “equitable” transit-oriented development (TOD) policy that the agency said “gives staff needed flexibility” when developers propose projects on surface parking lots, such as those adjacent to the station at Central Park or at County Line. Developers are no longer required to replace parking spots on … [Read more…]
“Loveland’s City Council will have the opportunity Tuesday to donate land and lock in fees for the proposed St. Valentine Apartments project across the street from the Police and Courts Building. Archdiocesan Housing, which is a ministry of Catholic Charities of Denver, and BlueLine Development are asking the city to help offset the cost … [Read more…]
“Mayor Michael B. Hancock, along with Pancratia Hall Partners, kicked off the restoration of Pancratia Hall today. The repurposed structure will provide 72 units of affordable housing, all with unique layouts to complement the building’s historic character. The City and County of Denver, through the Department of Housing Stability, provided a $3.3 million cash … [Read more…]
“Two key affordable housing developments targeted for people experiencing homelessness were approved for City financing by Denver City Council tonight. Investments totaling $3.7 million, to be made through Denver’s Department of Housing Stability (HOST), will support 187 income-restricted units in Capitol Hill and Northeast Park Hill. “We’re continuing to partner with many organizations to … [Read more…]
“With the rental apartment vacancy rate at essentially zero percent in Missoula, local developers, nonprofits and government officials are working toward a groundbreaking next year on a large chunk of 202 new affordable housing units. Late last week, the Missoula County Commissioners voted unanimously to increase their donation of county land, from 4 acres … [Read more…]
“DENVER — Thursday, September 24, 2020 — Denver’s Department of Housing Stability (HOST) is releasing a public comment draft of its 2021 Action Plan today. The one-year plan serves as a bridge from existing strategies set in Housing an Inclusive Denver and the Three-year Shelter Strategy to a forthcoming five-year strategic plan set for … [Read more…]