Take a look at these examples of the affordable housing communities that have been established in Boulder County.
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Yes! To Affordable Housing in Our Backyards!
The Spoke - This mixed-use neighborhood in Longmont has office and ground-floor retail space, a parking garage, and 73 apartments affordable to households with incomes up to 60% AMI. Link: https://www.downtownlongmont.com/go/the-spoke-on-coffman
Aspinwall at Josephine Commons in Lafayette is a community that offers affordable, sustainable housing to seniors and low-income families. It is a 70-unit apartment building designed to allow natural light into the internal corridors. The design incorporates several gathering spaces, including a dining area with a small commercial kitchen and a great room to foster community living. Link: https://bouldercounty.gov/families/housing/developments/josephine-commons/
Kestrel in Louisville is an inclusive, multi-generational community designed with high energy sustainability – exceeding governing sustainability measures by 50%. It incorporates natural features, regional trail connections, green space, innovative play structures, and a state-of-the-art community building. It features 71 units for people 55 and older and another 129 units for families. It serves households with incomes up to 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Link: https://bouldercounty.gov/families/housing/developments/kestrel/
St. Vrain Habitat for Humanity, located in Longmont, engages local people, businesses, civic groups, and churches to work side-by-side to improve the living conditions of deserving families who would be unable to own a home otherwise. Link: https://www.stvrainhabitat.org