Policies We Champion
Advancing Housing and Land Use Policy Reform
Housing, transportation, and climate are regional challenges that require regional solutions. That’s why both local and state policies are essential to solving Colorado’s housing shortage. Below are a few examples of policies we helped develop at the state level and that we’re now working to implement in partnership with local governments and community groups.
Why Housing Costs So Much—and How We Can Fix It
Colorado is facing a severe housing shortage, which drives up costs and pushes people further from jobs, transit, and essential services. Decades of restrictive policies have made it difficult to build homes where they’re needed most – increasing commute times, transportation costs, local air pollution, and planet-warming carbon emissions. Without action, housing will only become more expensive and out of reach for working families
Policies In-Progress
Laws We Championed
Transit-Oriented Communities (HB24-1313)
Expanding housing near transit to lower costs and reduce car dependency.
Minimum Parking Requirements Reform (HB24-1304)
Removing parking mandates near transit to lower housing costs and support walkable communities.
Accessory Dwelling Units (HB24-1152)
Expanding housing options by legalizing accessory dwelling units statewide.
Prohibit Residential Occupancy Limits (HB24-1007)
Ending restrictions on unrelated individuals living together to promote housing affordability and equity.
Sustainable Affordable Housing Assistance (SB24-174)
Empowering local governments with tools and funding to plan for affordable, sustainable housing.