Protections for renters are important for Colorado. Pro-tenant policies lead to greater housing stability, particularly for our lowest income households. They also can help prevent displacement and the process of gentrification – changing the character of a...
Income & Self-Sufficiency Policy Forum Recap, Part 2: Policy ideation, room for improvement and the challenges ahead
How Can We Make Income More Sustainable and Equitable? While there are substantial barriers, Ms. Robert provided our audience with some positives about Colorado. Currently, Colorado ranks 2nd to Nebraska in having a high labor force participation at 69.4%, so it’s...
Going Green Without Gentrification
A key focus among advocates and decision-makers in the housing sector are policies and programs geared towards supporting communities that are safe, thriving, and affordable for the residents who inhabit them. But efforts to improve quality of life are often a...
Affordable Housing Policy Forum Recap, Part 3: Attendee Questions & Resources
Questions and topics raised at the event Due to the rapid evolution of conversations at the event in multiple formats, and the wonderful volume of interaction among attendees, many ideas, questions, and observations were raised over the course of the event. The...
Affordable Housing Policy Forum Recap, Part 2: ADUs, Mobile Homes, Rent Stabilization, & New Development
ADUs and Mobile Homes Some homeowners choose to build secondary housing units on existing property, a construction type often referred to as an ADU, or accessory dwelling unit. This type of housing is typically self-contained and smaller in living space but is not...
Affordable Housing Policy Forum Recap, Part 1: The Event, ARPA, & more
Earlier this month, CCLP hosted its first ever Policy Forum series event on the Future of Affordable Housing in Colorado. We had an incredible turnout with thoughtful questions and in-depth conversations. From federal funding given to the housing sector, to the...
Overlooked and Undercounted shows 1 in 4 Colorado households struggling to get by
Denver’s Expanding Housing Affordability
Denverite: Denver home-ownership totally out of reach
Advocates and Leaders Discuss Transit’s Role in Economic Recovery
Mile High Connects and Denver Streets Partnership hosted Transit is the Future: Denver Transit Justice Forum, a panel discussion with elected officials and area leaders on the importance of public transit as a critical piece in reconstructing a more equitable,...