As if there were not already too many people in too high of density in the Denver metro area. Dem's have come up with an amazing plan to increase that density as much as possible while also allowing areas to enact "rent control policies".
Original Article: https://www.denver7.com/news/politics/colorado-democrats-unveil-a-massive-housing-policy-bill-that-would-significantly-rewrite-land-use-policies
"The bill will prevent local governments from banning the construction of accessory dwelling units, duplexes, triplexes and townhomes in bigger cities like Denver. They would no longer be allowed to restrict zoning to only single-family housing in areas but would need to allow the construction of so-called middle housing."
“A decision was made to toss over a century of home rule and local control out the door and just toss the keys to folks that have their own interests in mind,” Bommer said.
As if there were not already too many people in too high of density in the Denver metro area. Dem's have come up with an amazing plan to increase that density as much as possible while also allowing areas to enact "rent control policies".
Original Article: https://www.denver7.com/news/politics/colorado-democrats-unveil-a-massive-housing-policy-bill-that-would-significantly-rewrite-land-use-policies
"The bill will prevent local governments from banning the construction of accessory dwelling units, duplexes, triplexes and townhomes in bigger cities like Denver. **They would no longer be allowed to restrict zoning to only single-family housing in areas** but would need to allow the construction of so-called middle housing."
“A decision was made to toss over a century of home rule and local control out the door and just toss the keys to folks that have their own interests in mind,” Bommer said.
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