The proposed legislation addresses the urgent housing crisis in Colorado and across the nation, aiming to meet the demand for affordable housing for workers, seniors, and low to middle-income families. It encourages local governments to reform policies impacting housing affordability and promotes transparency in land-use planning. Additionally, it reinforces federal support through the Community Development Block Grant program to alleviate housing inventory shortages. The bill has gained support from numerous national organizations and pro-housing groups, showcasing a wide coalition backing these efforts to enhance housing availability.
The legislation promotes transparency in land-use planning, encourages local reform efforts and reinforces the role of the federal Community Development Block Grant program in addressing inventory shortages.
Pettersen said the legislation responds to urgent housing pressures across the country. We simply cannot keep up with the demand for affordable housing for our workers, seniors, or low and middle-income families.
The bill has drawn support from a wide range of national organizations, including the National Association of Home Builders, the National Multifamily Housing Council, Habitat for Humanity International, the National Apartment Association and Smart Growth America.
I'm proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with my colleagues to encourage local governments to work together to address policies that may be affecting affordability and build more housing to help those who need it the most.
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