To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Katherine Smith, Director, Community Resources
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Elizzebeth (Lizze) Loomis, Division Manager, Community Development, Housing Stability Services, Community Resources??
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Presenter: Elizzebeth Loomis, Division Manager, Community Development, Housing Stability Services, Community Resources
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12:50 PM *Participation Opportunity: Housing Colorado 2026 Design Charrettes Program
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Purpose and Request:
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Community Development and Housing Stability Services (CDHSS) staff is requesting approval from the Board of County Commissioners regarding the electronic submission of a participation application for the 2026 Design Charrettes Program through the University of Colorado Denver College of Architecture and Planning, hosted by Housing Colorado, to support collaborative community planning and exploring redevelopment opportunities for 4857 South Broadway, Englewood CO 80113.
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Alignment with Strategic Plan: Economic Resilience and Stability - Support long-term economic resilience through responsible fiscal and investment strategies.
Background and Discussion: The Design Charrettes Program, established in 2010 by Housing Colorado and the University of Colorado Denver College of Architecture and Planning, provides nonprofit housing developers, housing authorities, and municipalities with pro bono pre-development services to advance innovative and community-centered affordable housing opportunities. Through an intensive two- to two-and-a-half-day collaborative workshop, design professionals, graduate students, municipal partners, and development experts work together to create thoughtful concepts that reflect community priorities, support quality of life, and promote long-term housing solutions.
Arapahoe County staff is seeking approval to electronically submit a participation application for the 2026 Design Charrettes Program to explore the...
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