Dear Neighbors,
Housing affordability has been one of the defining challenges of our region, with both Larimer and Weld Counties facing changing demographics that are changing our housing needs.
At the NoCo Foundation, we believe meaningful progress starts with shared understanding. Housing at a Crossroads offers a clear, regional snapshot of where we are today including the depth of the housing gap, the forces driving it and the cost of meeting our community's needs.
Our aim is not to point fingers or prescribe a single solution. We know that housing is a complex, systems-level challenge that requires coordination across sectors and jurisdictions.
We hope this report serves as both a reminder that the trajectory we are on is a choice, and an invitation to work together to choose a different path forward.
Sincerely,
Kristin Todd
Key Factors
Housing outcomes in Northern Colorado are shaped by a set of distinct, yet interconnected systems. Together, they define how we plan for and produce housing, and the constraints and opportunities ahead.
Housing at a Crossroads defines five key factors at play:
- Growth Continues and is Changing Who We Are
- What We Build Does Not Match What People Need
- The Affordability Gap is Widening
- Development Costs and Processes are Limiting What Can Be Built
- Policy, Land Use, and Community Factors Shape What is Possible
We can continue to build this page out with some key graphics/findings from the report.
