Current Initiatives

Policy

At the both the state and local level, NDC pushes for access to quality housing at all price points

2024 Bills We Are Monitoring

In the first week of the legislative session over 130 bills were introduced. Of those introduced, NDC is monitoring the following bills: Prohibit Residential Occupancy Limits, HB 24-1007 - This bill would prohibit local governments from setting residential occupancy...

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Property Tax Reform

Between the ongoing influence of TABOR, the legacy of the Gallagher Amendment, and a variety of other political idiosyncrasies, Colorado has a property tax system rife with inefficiencies and unintended consequences (for instance, CO currently ranks 48th in the...

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Final Rule Issued for Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)

Background: The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), a critical piece of bank regulation, was recently updated for the first time since 1995. Below is a summary of the background of the CRA and the impacts its updated language may have on community development in...

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Colorado’s Statewide Ballot Items

"Off years" are typically pretty quiet for elections. While presidential and congressional contests won’t be held until next year, many Colorado’s cities and towns will choose new leaders today. Statewide ballots are limited to those that involve taxes, which limits...

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Governor’s Executive Order on Affordable Housing

On August 21st, Governor Polis issued Executive Order (EO) D2023 014 “Concerning State Programs that Support Strategic Growth”. NDC was elated to support this EO–while it may appear dry at first glance, it actually bundles together two important initiatives that have...

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Updates

NDC and member organizations are always striving to bring more housing options to metro-Denver

NDC’s 2023 in Review

2023 was a busy year for NDC!  We welcomed new members Foothills Housing Authority, Tierra Colectiva, and Housing Catalyst, advocated at the state and local level for legislative and operational reforms to improve our members ability to meet housing needs, implemented...

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Property Tax Reform

Between the ongoing influence of TABOR, the legacy of the Gallagher Amendment, and a variety of other political idiosyncrasies, Colorado has a property tax system rife with inefficiencies and unintended consequences (for instance, CO currently ranks 48th in the...

read more

Final Rule Issued for Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)

Background: The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), a critical piece of bank regulation, was recently updated for the first time since 1995. Below is a summary of the background of the CRA and the impacts its updated language may have on community development in...

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Housing is Key Focus of New Mayor

NDC staff and members center the community and lift up pressing housing needs throughout the transition process for Mayor Mike Johnston After 12 years of Denver rising to become the most gentrified city in the country, we have a new Mayor - Mike Johnston. During his...

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Media

Press coverage of the most recent NDC and member projects across the Front Range

Office Redevelopments at All-Time High

Mile High CRE | November 28th, 2022

The Rose on Colfax Tops Out

Mile High CRE | November 1st, 2022

C-Suite Awards winner: Michael Niyompong

Denver Business Journal | September 23rd, 2022

Ribbon cutting for Tierra del Sol

The Monte Vista Journal | June 30th, 2022

16th Street Mall Renovation Breaks Ground

Mile High CRE | April 18th, 2022

Word of Thanks: Brothers Redevelopment

9 News | April 13th, 2022

Affordable housing for seniors and veterans coming to Lakewood

Denver Business Journal | April 13th, 2022

Column: John Parvensky is Denver’s ‘Mr. Smith’

The Denver Gazette | April 8th, 2022

Valor on the Fax seeks to hire community members

Denver Channel 7 | April 7th, 2022

The Largest Cultural Celebration in Colorado Returns

North Forty News | April 1st, 2022

Trailer park residents plot to become landowners

Carlsbad Current Argus. | March 23rd, 2022

On the bus to a better future

Red MSU Denver | March 22nd, 2022

Housing and Education

Denver Journal of Education & Communty | March 11th, 2022

Affordable Housing Project Opens in Adams County

Mile High CRE | February 7th, 2022

Child Care Costs More Than Half the Income of Some Colorado Parents

Colorado Times Recorder | February 1st, 2022

Homeless deaths spike in metro Denver

Axios Denver | January 4th, 2022

(un)affordable: Affordability 101

Boulder Weekly | Dec 17th, 2021