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Join us for a pivotal event aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation in addressing the pressing issues of affordable housing in Northern Colorado. Bringing together stakeholders from the private and public sectors, including real estate developers, government officials, and community members, this event promises a dynamic working session. Together, we will delve into key challenges facing our communities and workforce, seeking actionable solutions and forging partnerships that will shape the future of affordable housing in our region. Your expertise and insights are invaluable as we work towards creating sustainable and inclusive housing opportunities for all. 

2025 Agenda

8:30-8:40 a.m. — Introductions & Overview

What to expect during the day, including a brief review of the importance of affordable housing to the region’s economy, economic development and workforce.

Session I — 8:40-9:00 a.m.

Update on Purple Wall Initiative

Kristin Todd and Brooke Cunningham, NoCo Foundation

Session II — 9:00-9:45 a.m.

Workshop — ADUs & the Missing-Middle Playbook  — With statewide ADU legalization taking effect June 30, 2025, and local code updates in Fort Collins and Loveland, how can cities streamline permits, infrastructure hookups and neighborhood design? Learn from national zoning reforms to scale duplexes, triplexes and ADUs without overloading streets or utilities.

Moderator – Ann Hutchison, president & CEO, Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce

Chris Aronson, principal architect, VFLA Architecture + Interiors; Nicole Hahn, city engineer, City of Loveland; Siduri Taylor, realtor, C3 Real Estate Solutions; Cheri Witt-Brown, CEO, Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity

Session III — 9:50-10:35 a.m.

Condo Comeback? Construction-Defect Reform and Attainable Ownership — Colorado’s 2025 construction-defects reforms aim to de-risk condo projects. What does that mean for missing-middle ownership in Northern Colorado? Hear from developers, insurers and city attorneys on warranties, HOAs, project phasing and local incentives that can restart entry-level ownership supply.

Moderator – Sally Piskun, equity partner, Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP

Peter LiFari, housing fellow, Common Sense Institute; Jon Mosier, pres., Landmark Homes; Clayton Sharkey, SVP director – construction practice, IMA Inc.; Brian Weinmaster, CEO, Alliance Construction Solutions

Session IV — 10:35-11:20 a.m.

Fees, Taps & Infrastructure: Cutting Costs Without Starving Services — Explore how impact fees, system/tap fees, and infrastructure financing affect housing pro formas in Northern Colorado. Compare fee-calibration best practices, targeted waivers for income-restricted units, and Colorado’s new tap-fee law, then model trade-offs for long-run maintenance and service levels in fast-growing Front Range towns.

Moderator – Joe Rowan, advisor

Steve Byers, CEO, EnergyLogic; Kyle George, director of business development, EPS Group; Patrick McMeekin, president of land development, Hartford Homes; Brian McBroom, community development director, City of Greeley

For program and panel information, contact Jeff Nuttall 970-227-7103 jnuttall@bizwest.com.

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