A BizWest special event!

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.

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Facilitator/Presenter

Pete Thrasher

Director of the Everitt Real Estate Center at the College of Business (CSU)

Agenda

8 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 — 8:10-8:40 a.m.

Affordable Housing Report Card — What is the status of affordable-housing programs in Northern Colorado? We’ll review a historical trend for construction of affordable-housing units, discuss the short-and long-term repercussions of minimal affordable housing, analyze projections for affordable housing, and explore the impacts of new state laws affecting municipalities.

Session 8:50-9:50 a.m. — Session II

Costs & codes — A review of processes from city to city, and county to county. What processes stand out as the most-efficient in terms of time and cost? We’ll include case studies, identifying what worked, and what didn’t.

10-11 a.m. — Session III

Workshop — Strategies and Obstacles — Governmental and private-sector attendees will be led in a workshop to identify problems and solutions to increase the supply of affordable housing.

11:10 a.m. — Reports from tables.