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Sterling City Council approves housing development permit in split vote

Source: Journal Advocate; Author: Callie Jones Developer and outgoing Planning Commission chair say studies show more affordable housing is needed in Sterling The third time was the charm for Volker Development. In a split 5-2 vote, the Sterling City Council on Tuesday approved the developer’s request for […]

Ascent at Hover Crossing Ahead of Schedule, On Track for December Completion

Full Source: Times-Call By London Lyle | llyle@prairiemountainmedia.com The family-focused Ascent at Hover Crossing development will offer 75 affordable homes, a community center, and an on-site early childhood education facility [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="904"] A birds eye view of the Ascent at Hover Crossing housing development rendering. Courtesy of the City […]

SAP Feature: Passive House Rebate from Denver, Colorado

Source: www.denvergov.org Denver is working towards a zero-emission future by 2040. Newly constructed buildings can plan to be highly efficient, all-electric and designed to leading standards such as Passive House. We intend to meet Denver's decarbonization goals by offering a monetary incentive for a limited number […]

Repositioning U.S. Retail: More Malls as Mixed-Use Town Centers

Full Source: Urban Land By Patricia Kirk and Ron Nyren [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="1440"] In Cupertino, California, The Rise is a mixed-use project intended to replace a defunct shopping mall near Apple Park. The property is owned by Sand Hill Property Company. (Monolot/Courtesy of KPF) [/caption]   As aging retail malls continue to […]

Longmont Affordable Housing Community Waitlist Will Open Sept. 8

Full Source: Times-Call By London Lyle | llyle@prairiemountainmedia.com Ascent at Hover Crossing is a new 75-unit affordable housing community under construction in Longmont. The first waitlist for a new 75-unit affordable housing community under construction in Longmont will open Sept. 8.  The community will have one, two, three and four bedroom […]

Montbello FreshLo HUB has been awarded the 2025 Housing Colorado Eagle Award

Source: Alliance Construction Services   Sponsored by Housing Colorado , the Eagle Awards are presented annually and represent the best of what the affordable housing industry has to offer. With three categories of awards, the Eagle Awards recognize a diverse cross-section of the people, programs, and projects […]

WDC In Denver- Women Building on Dana Crawford’s Downtown Legacy

Featuring women who are building on Dana Crawford's legacy to preserve and enrich downtown Denver's historic fabric. By Libby Seifel/Women's Development Collaborative Date and time   Sunday, May 11 · 2:30 - 7:15pm MDT Location   VMWP, 1738 Wynkoop St #203 Denver, CO 80202 Agenda 2:30 PM - 4:45 PM Registration, Light Refreshments, Presentations and Conversations VMWP 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM Tour […]

Denver mayor hopeful about new housing goals despite funding loss

Source: Axios Denver Written by Esteban L. Hernandez Photo illustration: Axios Visuals; Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images   Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's 2025 affordable housing goal isn't public yet, but he's cautioning that any new benchmark will be "tougher" to meet this year than last year. The big picture: Denver needs roughly 45,000 […]

AVi at Olde Town wins NAHRO 2024 Agency Awards

Source: NAHRO   AVi at Olde Town is a 100-unit, transit-oriented, service-enriched, urban infill project serving households earning 30-70% AMI with 30 units reserved for emancipated foster youth and 10 units reserved for unhoused veterans. Nominated for Excellence in Affordable Housing - AVi at Olde Town The youth and […]

Pennrose & Longmont Celebrate Ascent at Hover Crossing

Source: Longmont Leader; Author: Andrea Ano Pennrose and the Longmont Housing Authority (LHA) have broken ground on Ascent at Hover Crossing, a $39 million affordable housing development in Longmont, Colorado. The project, which will open in winter 2025, seeks to provide high-quality houses for families of various […]

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