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Affordable Housing and Arvada
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Housing prices and availability are hot topics in Arvada today and the City is taking a close look at various affordable housing options in our community. Many Arvadans don't make enough money to comfortably pay rent or a mortgage, even while working a full-time job. Long-time residents are finding it difficult to stay in their homes or downsize affordably.
Neighborhood character, design, and quality are important to us all. As Arvada continues to grow, how will we blend the old with the new and re-purpose what needs re-imagining? We want to hear from you!
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What ideas do you have to address the affordable housing situation in our community? We want to hear from you!
View All Ideasabout 2 years ago
Encouraging sustainable housing that uses little energy such as solar, energy conserving construction, xeriscaping, reduces costs over time.
One of the most important things we can do is to produce housing where affordability is measured and constantly increases over time and that can be done by designs and construction that reduce energy use, reduce water use, reduce waste, and provide alternative means of low cost transportation thus reducing those costs for families and households leaving more money for housing costs.
over 2 years ago
Zoning to encourage granny flats
In parts of Arvada with large enough lots (e.g., west Arvada not older smaller lots), allow zoning that would allow people to build a small secondary residence on their property they could rent out. The city could also encourage this type of development. This will increase supply. The city would need to put restrictions on hotel-like uses (no Airbnb) in these zones to keep rentals long term for residents.
over 2 years ago
Let The Market Decide
Just let the market decide what buyers and renters want and will/can pay.
about 2 years ago
Urban renewal
It would be nice if we could incent individuals (not developers) to update some of the more dilapidated housing in Arvada. Either through buying incentives, low-cost, maybe some higher density options.
almost 3 years ago
Innovative Housing Summit
Aurora recently held an Innovative Housing Summit showing an array of housing models & info on housing & homelessness. It would be great for Arvada to follow suit. Close to Home can help to set this up (info@closetohomeco.org). Everyone needs a safe place to call home!
Who's listening
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Community Engagement Team
Email SpeakUpArvada@arvada.org
