Affordable Housing Solutions
This series is part of a Rocky Mountain Community Radio reporting collaboration on affordable housing, funded by the Solutions Journalism Network.
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Many approaches to homelessness restrict access to services based on certain criteria. But some service providers are attempting to shift the narrative by offering housing first.
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On June 7, the Town of Crested Butte declared a local disaster emergency in response to the affordable housing crisis. It was the first of its kind among mountain communities in the West. The declaration allowed for a creative housing solution.
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Government weatherization can make a difference for those it can reach. Advocates say it boosts quality of life, and promotes climate resilience, and saves on the cost of housing. So why isn’t everyone doing it?
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Southwest Colorado is facing a housing crisis just like many other rural communities across the Mountain West. To combat the problem, local organizations in the region are building affordable housing developments.
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It takes more than want and will to build affordable housing in Colorado’s mountain communities. Limited land pushes up prices, and building costs are high. In southwest Colorado, one community is looking to raise a little bit of extra money to offset building and maintenance costs.
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As the demand to live in the Mountain West continues to explode, the housing crunch for local workers is more dire than ever. One program is trying to…