A pro-housing, climate-driven project of @sweep2001.bsky.social | housingforwardco.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mvla6uexzp2wNo doubt most new housing projects need some parking, but should the amount be dictated by government? We think builders & businesses should be able to right-size parking for their projects/context. Denver agrees, which is why the city eliminated parking mandates last year. 1/2 buff.ly/mEqApRf15 Sep 2026 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvla6uexzp2whttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mviyxpz65l23Robin Kniech posted a great breakdown of Denver’s proposed Unlocking Housing Choices initiative, which would allow more duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes & other homes - options that are 1/3-1/2 the cost of new single-family homes. 1/2 buff.ly/p46lJWo https://buff.ly/p46lJWo14 Sep 2026 21:01 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mviyxpz65l23https://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mv7fqkiorj2wAurora is seeking input on how people travel throughout the Fitzsimons District as it identifies opportunities to improve safety, accessibility, parking, transit, walking, biking and overall connectivity! Take the five-minute survey by Sept. 30 at the link below: https://EngageAurora.org/FitzStudy11 Sep 2026 01:23 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv7fqkiorj2whttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mv47zhtzxv2oSharing this excellent "Housing Choices" Storymap from the City of Thornton in Colorado! This is one of the best explanations we've seen on what "affordable housing" looks likes at different income levels & professions. buff.ly/g0Jjpa009 Sep 2026 19:02 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv47zhtzxv2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mv44nj35ka2pNew data from Denver show apartments are being leased up (absorbed) faster than new ones are being built. For context - Denver added a historic amount of apartment supply in recent years, driving up vacancy rates & bring rents down - a big win for housing affordability. 1/209 Sep 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv44nj35ka2phttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3muljgwlu2d2pExciting news - last week, Boulder updated its Comprehensive Plan to make room for up to 40% more housing! The plan sets the stage for "gentle infill" in existing neighborhoods by allowing more affordable housing options like duplexes, triplexes, rowhomes & cottage courts. 1/203 Sep 2026 03:36 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3muljgwlu2d2phttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mulfp62cth24If you’ve driven I-70 through Vail recently, you’ve probably noticed the cranes and construction. Vail is beginning to make a real dent in its affordable and workforce-housing shortage, with two recent projects adding a combined 570 homes in town. https://www.9news.com/video/money/markets/real-estate/vail-adding-hundreds-of-affordable-apartments-in-latest-workforce-housing-push/73-b1a94d00-8f8f-4cc5-bc7b-9f19466b865303 Sep 2026 02:29 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mulfp62cth24https://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3muiq7ljge42hHow do Denver residents feel about allowing duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes in more neighborhoods? Listen to this new CityCast Denver podcast episode with our own Max Nardo to find out! #Denver #MissingMiddle #UnlockingHousingChoices https://open.spotify.com/episode/6wxWcWcX6VA10o1m3msMHL?si=e5519fce5cb745e502 Sep 2026 00:59 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3muiq7ljge42hhttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mu35b4viia2sA new poll found that 63% of Denver voters support allowing duplexes, triplexes & fourplexes in all residential neighborhoods, while 28% oppose it. Denverites want more affordable housing options and this poll shows they’re ready to legalize them. Read more: buff.ly/D2xe9Sv #Denver #MissingMiddle27 Aug 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu35b4viia2shttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mtx4wugxce2fDU's Center for Housing Research and Innovative Solutions ran a new model to test how re-legalizing middle housing could affect the housing market. "This policy had the potential to increase the supply of multifamily market-rate housing in Denver by 46%." #MissingMiddle #Denver #Housing https://www.westword.com/news/can-duplexes-townhomes-save-colorado-housing-shortage-40924800/26 Aug 2026 00:59 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtx4wugxce2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mtkreulwqu23🏠️ Colorado cities continue to lead the way! We want to take a moment to commend Loveland, Colorado for the changes they approved to make more housing possible. Check out the local coverage 🗞️ #Loveland #Colorado #Housing https://www.reporterherald.com/2026/08/20/loveland-housing-zoning-udc-code-amendments/21 Aug 2026 03:00 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtkreulwqu23https://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mtfjoh4wio2lkinda chic to... We've given into the trend 🫣 Let us know what you think is "kinda chic" about smart growth in you community! #SmartGrowth #Advocate #Colorado #TransitOrientedDevelopment #ProHousing19 Aug 2026 00:59 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtfjoh4wio2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mtctj4fe7k2lBe a part of Aurora's Housing Strategy -- These upcoming community input sessions are open to all Aurora residents: Central Recreation Center, 18150 E. Vassar Place Thursday, Aug. 20, 5:30 to 7pm Southeast Recreation Center, 25400 E. Alexander Drive Wednesday, Aug. 26, 5:30 to 7pm Learn more: https://www.auroragov.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=1739168417 Aug 2026 23:17 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtctj4fe7k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mtbxxuitmg2lSupport is growing for Denver's initiative to legalize missing middle housing. Check out the list of organizations already in support 👇️ Add your organization or learn more at passUHC.com17 Aug 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbxxuitmg2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mt4vjjs7y72lAre inclusionary zoning (IZ) policies producing the housing outcomes they are intended to achieve? Better data, thoughtful policy design, predictable administration, and adequate funding can ensure IZ actually works in Colorado. A new study explains how: https://housingforwardco.org/beyond-the-debate-how-colorado-can-make-inclusionary-zoning-actually-work/15 Aug 2026 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt4vjjs7y72lhttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mt3rcrj6u32lAfter reviewing mandatory inclusionary zoning (IZ) ordinances across 22 Colorado communities and interviewing local housing officials and folks in the building industry, this study found that we don't know if IZ is working in Colorado—because we are barely measuring the outputs. https://housingforwardco.org/beyond-the-debate-how-colorado-can-make-inclusionary-zoning-actually-work/15 Aug 2026 03:49 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt3rcrj6u32lhttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mt3kgrr3uq2l"Colorado’s current zoning and permitting laws create obstacles that make it challenging to build smaller or cheaper homes." How Colorado ended up as one of the least affordable states: https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/08/out-of-reach-housing-report-places-colorado-as-12th-least-affordable-state/80643/15 Aug 2026 01:46 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt3kgrr3uq2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mszbc3z22r2s"Lukas Hagen, the research and policy manager at affordable home building coalition Neighborhood Development Collaborative, said they have a solution — a return to building low-density multifamily housing, like duplexes, quadplexes and more." How Denver can unlock more housing choices: https://denverite.com/2026/07/31/denver-missing-middle-housing-zoning-code/14 Aug 2026 03:57 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mszbc3z22r2shttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mswpnmebsv26How Colorado breaks the norm of income-restricted affordable housing being costlier to build: https://www.aol.com/articles/affordable-housing-often-costs-more-120646000.html13 Aug 2026 03:36 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mswpnmebsv26https://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mswlvt7o6p2l"Euclid strips owners...of the right to develop their property in response to demand... Euclid raises the price of entry for lower-income households, disproportionately limiting their access to the best opportunities." Learn about the court case that led to our flawed American zoning system: https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2026-8-7-revisiting-euclid-v-ambler-at-10013 Aug 2026 02:29 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mswlvt7o6p2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mseynfutlv2tWe love seeing other states making progress with ADUs! Massachusetts is discovering that ADUs may be small, but they can make a big difference! HB24-1152 allowed ADUs more broadly in our state's urban areas. Now we are seeing other states embrace ADUs too🏠️ #ADUs #SmartGrowth #Housing https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/energy-efficiency/massachusetts-embraces-backyard-homes?amp%3Butm_medium=email&amp%3Butm_campaign=canary&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-__79Cf91WOmx5t5V1_QS-Y9itML_KCCDiIuqjIJdiS2RYbeGJ3Z1fyBe-LUiWDlxv08YcZz9q5jp_As-NuEC5d-rGxHg&_hsmi=431531721&utm_source=newsletter06 Aug 2026 02:29 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mseynfutlv2thttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3ms2l4qwdpk2dThe Unlocking Housing Choices initiative could bring back middle housing to Denver! This past week city councilors, local organizers, committee members, and neighbors went on a walking tour to see what middle housing looks like in real neighborhoods. #MiddleHousing #Denver https://denverite.com/2026/07/31/denver-missing-middle-housing-zoning-code/01 Aug 2026 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms2l4qwdpk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mrydvuytuu2yColorado is making progress in affordable housing thanks to recent state land use policy! This article explores recent legislation that is helping Colorado cut the cost of building affordable housing 🏠️ #housing #landuse #colorado https://theconversation.com/affordable-housing-often-costs-more-to-build-than-market-rate-housing-colorado-is-closing-the-gap-28663001 Aug 2026 01:46 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrydvuytuu2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mrgqngwufa2fLast week marked the launch of the Denver Deserves Starter Homes grassroots campaign! Thank you to everyone who turned out to support the work. Learn more on the new website passuhc.com #passuhc #denver #starterhomes #prohousing25 Jul 2026 01:46 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrgqngwufa2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mrgqngwufa2fLast week marked the launch of the Denver Deserves Starter Homes grassroots campaign! Thank you to everyone who turned out to support the work. Learn more on the new website passuhc.com #passuhc #denver #starterhomes #prohousing25 Jul 2026 01:46 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrgqngwufa2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mrb6evufky2nCool opportunity tonight in Aurora! Weigh in on the housing conversation at first community feedback session today 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave. No registration required! #aurora #housing #smartgrowth https://AuroraGov.org/HousingStrategy22 Jul 2026 20:35 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrb6evufky2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mravsu7nfx2qExciting vision from Denver Mayor Johnston's speech last night. He's calling for 20k new homes along the "Mile High Line", a corridor spanning 7 major sites along existing rail lines & the S Platte River. Huge opportunity for more walkable, transit-oriented neighborhoods in Denver. buff.ly/bnzMosi22 Jul 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mravsu7nfx2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mrau2hpnx323Exciting vision from Denver Mayor Johnston's speech last night. He's calling for 20k new homes along the "Mile High Line", a corridor spanning 7 major sites along existing rail lines & the S Platte River. Huge opportunity for more walkable, transit-oriented neighborhoods in Denver. buff.ly/bnzMosi22 Jul 2026 17:31 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrau2hpnx323https://bsky.app/profile/housingfwdco.bsky.social/post/3mr4ghd4lte22Here's an exciting office-to-residential conversion in the Denver Tech Center. This office building sat vacant for years before being purchased for $12 million & converted into 143 affordable homes. Hopefully a new trend for Colorado. https://www.cpr.org/2026/07/20/apartment-conversions-expensive-denver-tech-center-building/20 Jul 2026 23:17 +0000at://did:plc:26culflcigit5w4c4i4oxy5w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr4ghd4lte22