On today’s Morning Magazine, a new report shows how rising housing costs in Colorado are making it hard for teachers to live where they work. We’ll hear from one of the authors. Then, the Dairy Arts Center will host a celebration […]
Health Symposium Highlights Link Between Health and Housing Inequity
July 24th through the 26th the Colorado Health Symposium brought together a wide verity of experts in Keystone, Colorado to discuss the connection between people’s living situation and their health, the statewide housing crisis, and the housing inequity that still […]
Dot Org: Integrated Family Community Services
Although poverty is often associated with inner cities, people in the suburbs are vulnerable, too. Integrated Family Community Services (IFCS) provides basic human services and enrichment programs to low-income family members in the South Denver metro area. Todd McPherson, Director […]
Is the Affordable Housing Crisis Pushing The Y Generation in Boulder Out?
— By Claire Woodcock Taylor Foster has wanted to live near mountains for a long time. He’s a big outdoor enthusiast; snowboarding, hiking, camping–if it involves mountains, he’s game. His passion, along with video production and photography, is rock climbing. […]
Voices from the Mapleton Mobile Home Park
“After years of renting I’m grateful to be able to own my own home…and have my own garden.” Residents of mobile homes often have fewer rights than residents in brick and mortar homes. This is due to the fact that […]
Rising Housing Costs in Denver
“Metro rents are up 7% year after year. In the city itself you’re up 8.4%. This is making it harder for many people to save for that down payment because they’re paying over 30% of their income.” Over the last […]
Vulnerability of Manufactured Home Owners in Boulder
By Claire Woodcock Residents of mobile homes in Colorado are finding that they’re more vulnerable than other homeowners. That’s concerning because mobile home living is still the only option for many people seeking affordable housing. Jamie Shuey is one of […]