If passed, local governments would not be allowed to restrict zoning to only single-family housing in areas, allowing denser development. COPolitics
DENVER — The Local Government and Housing Committee inside of the Colorado State Capitol was packed Thursday, as legislators heard testimony from more than 200 people about a massive affordable housing bill.
"Accessory dwelling units, duplexes, triplexes, more units on the same space of land, allowing people to live closer together," said Rep. Steven Woodrow, D-Denver, who is one of the sponsors of SB23-213. “It's no secret that we have an affordability crisis here in Colorado... As we grow as a state, we have a choice. We can continue to grow in a disjointed uncoordinated way, or we can be smart, strategic and focused.
However, many cities are opposing the bill, according to the Secretary of State's website. The Mayor of the City of Centennial, Stephanie Piko, said 84% of their community is made up of single-family homes. “What we'd like to see is more affordability requirements to ensure that as we build more housing in Colorado, we make sure that it's affordable for those households that need it most, primarily those with the lowest incomes and those living on fixed incomes," said Cathy Alderman, the chief communications and public policy officer of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. “As a state, we haven't built enough housing for people across the income spectrum.
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