Resources

What you need to stay informed about what is happeing in the City of Englewood, as well as, the State of Colorado.

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City of Englewood

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The State

Housing is not just a local issue, but a state-wide issue! Our legislators are considering how to help the housing crisis. Below are some articles discussing their plans:

• The Colorado Sun - Colorado Democrats are turning 2023 into the year of housing. But should the state wade into local land decisions?
• Colorado Politics - Colorado legislators introduce first bills to spend $850 million for housing, behavioral health
• From the Colorado Sun on the 2024 Housing Bills - https://coloradosun.com/2024/05/08/colorado-land-use-bills-legislature-2024/

External Articles

These articles are intended to provide sources and references for discussing the benefits of density.

• The Guardian - Denser cities could be a climate boon – but nimbyism stands in the way
• What are the characteristics of Missing Middle Housing?
• EPA - Protecting Water Resources with Higher-Density Development
• Vox - Making cities more dense always sparks resistance. Here’s how to overcome it.
• National Association of Realtors - Growing Up and Not Out: The Fiscal Benefits of Higher Density Development
• Brookings Institution - “Gentle” density can save our neighborhoods
• Strong Towns - What Does Incrementalism Actually Mean?
• NPR - The U.S. needs more affordable housing – where to put it is a bigger battle