Author: Peter Lifari
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Perspective: The bad policy behind Colorado’s costly housing
Colorado’s economic competitiveness is slipping, and housing affordability is one of the most important reasons why. Policymakers have more control over this than they might think. A new report from the Common Sense Institute details tens of thousands of dollars in housing-construction costs created not by land or water scarcity, labor costs, materials costs, market…
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How Denver should rethink affordable housing
Let’s face it: housing in Denver is a mess. Prices have soared to astronomical heights, and we’re short up to 18,900 homes. Despite the city’s well-intentioned efforts, including generous contributions from Denver taxpayers, things aren’t getting any better. But here’s the kicker: What if the very policies we’ve been championing to solve the housing crisis…
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PERSPECTIVE: Political polarization hinders housing solutions
At kitchen tables in Colorado and across America, families, partners, roommates, and friends mention the housing crisis alongside chit chat about work, school, concern over the pandemic, and plans for celebrations. Whether you are 65 or 25, married or single, managing a family or managing yourself, you cannot escape the increasing burden of putting a…