Denver Homeless Out Loud

A very good review of the Land Use bill SB23-213

“Research has shown that increasing housing supply, like building units like duplexes and townhomes, can increase affordability. "
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Can? You mean it is somewhere in the realm of possibility?
It might? Maybe???

We could sue some better assurances that if implemented 213 will make housing more affordable in the end. This bill contains some vague language when it comes to actual affordability. The bill has potential but what is considered affordable in not clearly defined. If all they do is make it easier for developers to make more densely packed housing then that those who need deeply affordable housing will still not be able to afford housing and in the end this will not impact our housing crisis very much.

We are hopeful, but we are concerned. Remember when the city passed the camping ban? Based on promises legislators made that it will work? It has not worked. Homelessness in this city has only gotten worse. We are concerned that if deep affordability is not addressed in this bill that homelessness will only worsen across the state.

Do it right and a great need can be potentially met.

Colorado’s big land-use bill, explained If it passes, the odds are good this bill will rewrite development rules where you live. Here’s what it does.