Registration is now open for the second annual Northern Colorado Affordable Housing Summit, set to take place from 8:30 to 11:20 a.m. on November 5, 2025, at the Forge campus in Loveland. This event aims to drive collaboration among various stakeholders, including private sector leaders, government officials, and community members, to tackle the urgent challenges surrounding affordable housing in Northern Colorado.
Participants will engage in discussions focused on key obstacles affecting local communities and workforce housing. The summit seeks to identify actionable solutions and foster partnerships that will influence the future of affordable housing in the region.
Key Sessions and Topics
The summit will feature a series of sessions addressing critical issues in affordable housing. Among the highlights:
– **Update on the Purple Wall Initiative**: Led by Kristin Todd and Brooke Cunningham from the NoCo Foundation, this session will provide insights into the initiative’s progress and its implications for affordable housing.
– **ADUs and the Missing-Middle Playbook**: With the statewide legalization of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) set to take effect on June 30, 2025, local officials will discuss strategies for streamlining permits and design. Moderated by Ann Hutchison, president and CEO of the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce, the panel includes experts such as Chris Aronson, principal architect at VFLA Architecture + Interiors, and Nicole Hahn, city engineer for the City of Loveland.
– **Condo Comeback? Construction-Defect Reform and Attainable Ownership**: This session will explore Colorado’s 2025 construction-defects reforms aimed at revitalizing condo projects. Moderated by Sally Piskun, an equity partner at Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP, the discussion will feature industry leaders, including Peter LiFari, housing fellow at the Common Sense Institute, and Jon Mosier, president of Landmark Homes.
– **Fees, Taps & Infrastructure: Cutting Costs Without Starving Services**: Attendees will examine how various fees and financing options impact housing development in Northern Colorado. The session will be moderated by Joe Rowan, with contributions from experts such as Steve Byers, CEO of EnergyLogic, and Patrick McMeekin, president of land development at Hartford Homes.
Tickets for the summit are priced at $64.59, while registration is complimentary for government officials. Interested participants can register online at events.bizwest.com.
This event is a significant opportunity for stakeholders to align efforts and develop strategies that address the pressing need for affordable housing in the region.
