With Colorado expecting to grow by another 1.7 million people by 2050, we need a coordinated effort between state & local governments to grow in a more sustainable & affordable way. Our analysis shows that most local governments are already taking steps to meet or exceed state.

Of solid blue states, Colorado was #2 in homebuilding per capita in 2024 behind only Delaware 👏. All that new supply is working to stabilize and even decrease housing costs, particularly in Denver where housing costs are down 2-5% YOY after rising nearly 50% from 2017 to 2023.

New press release from SWEEP & partners:.Environmental and housing groups support new executive order rewarding local governments for tackling the housing affordability and climate crises.

Colorado's e-bike rebates have been a huge success! .⚡️🚲 ⚡️. From a new survey of recipients - "More than 1/3 of respondents said they were taking 2-3 rides a week, with the next-largest group taking 4-5 trips a week.". This is a cost-effective tool to cut emissions, reduce.

Innovative new program in Denver will offer free e-scooter & e-bike rides to light rail stations to address the first/last minute challenge. Props to @RideRTD for getting this started!. Ultimately, we need a more integrated, multimodal transportation system - one where people can.

Excellent op-ed from CO State Rep. Rebekah Stewart on the benefits of Lakewood's zoning code proposal to expand housing choices by re-legalizing "missing middle housing". 🏡🏡🏡. These housing types cost $230,000 less than single detached homes in Lakewood. They also use less.

After a long night, Denver city council just voted 9-3 to eliminate parking requirements for all uses citywide! 👏.

The time to trade in your gas car for an electric is now. Trump's bill will cut the federal EV tax credit after September 30th, and the state EV tax credit steps down January 1st (see slides below from the CO Energy Office). There are some smokin deals on EV leases right now

Helpful update from @Denverite on housing in Denver. The good news: Denver recently doubled its supply of new apartments, leading to the first sustained rent drop in 15 years 🥳. Metro rents fell 3.7% this year while incomes continued to rise - a real win for affordability.

CDOT's expanded Bustang service is a real bright spot for Colorado's transportation system. Ridership has doubled since 2021 because of:. 1) New "Mobility Hub" bus stations on the highways mean the buses only stop for 30 seconds and they drive in the Express Lanes to bypass

It's official - last night, Boulder voted to eliminate minimum parking requirements for all new development citywide! 👏 The city's had parking minimums since 1954, which has forced builders to oversupply parking, resulting in empty lots, less housing, & higher rents. By our

This headline: "Cyclist killed at Denver intersection where a protected bike lane was proposed — but never built." . Very frustrating when everyone knows this is a life-threatening area, yet we won't take action until someone dies.

Yet these more affordable housing types are illegal to build in the majority of the county. According to the Zoning Atlas:. - 95% of residential zoned land allows single-family homes.- 9% allows duplexes/triplexes as of right.- 4% allows 4+ homes & multifamily housing. Our zoning

New housing cost data from Arapahoe County shows single-family homes are $250,000 more expensive than townhomes & condos ($600k vs $350k). 1/

In many cases, these state laws serve as a policy floor, allowing local govts to respond in their own unique ways, in some cases going above & beyond the minimum requirements. Read the report for the full list of cities, along with stories and code examples from around the state.

3) Occupancy Limit Reform: More than 2.8 million Coloradans in 25 communities live in communities that have taken action to eliminate family-based occupancy limits in compliance with HB24-1007.

2) Parking Flexibility: Nearly 1.9 million Coloradans in 19 communities live in communities that have removed or are in the process of removing costly parking mandates for multifamily housing to comply with HB24-1304.

1) Accessory Dwelling Units: More than 3 million Coloradans in 28 communities now live in communities that have updated local codes in response to HB24-1152 to make ADUs legal and easier to build.