Registration is currently open for the second annual Northern Colorado Affordable Housing Summit, taking place from 8:30 to 11:20 a.m. on November 5, 2025. The event will be hosted at the Forge campus located at 815 14th St. SW, Building B120, Loveland. This summit is designed to encourage collaboration and innovation in tackling the critical issues surrounding affordable housing in Northern Colorado.
The summit aims to gather a diverse group of stakeholders from both the private and public sectors, including real estate developers, government officials, and community members. Presentations will address significant challenges that regional communities face, particularly concerning workforce housing, with a focus on finding actionable solutions and establishing partnerships that will influence the future of housing in the area.
Key Sessions and Discussions
Attendees can expect a range of informative sessions covering pressing topics in affordable housing. One of the key highlights is an update on the Purple Wall Initiative presented by Kristin Todd and Brooke Cunningham from the NoCo Foundation. This initiative aims to enhance community support and participation in affordable housing initiatives.
Another important discussion will focus on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the Missing-Middle Playbook. As statewide legalization of ADUs takes effect on June 30, 2025, local governments in Fort Collins and Loveland will benefit from insights on streamlining permits and neighborhood design. Ann Hutchison, president and CEO of the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce, will moderate this session featuring a panel of experts, including Chris Aronson, principal architect at VFLA Architecture + Interiors, and Nicole Hahn, city engineer for Loveland.
A session titled Condo Comeback? will address the impacts of Colorado’s 2025 construction-defects reforms aimed at revitalizing condo projects. This discussion will include insights from developers, insurers, and city attorneys regarding the implications for entry-level ownership in Northern Colorado. Moderated by Sally Piskun, an equity partner at Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP, the panel will feature key industry figures such as Peter LiFari, housing fellow at the Common Sense Institute.
Cost and Registration Details
Another session will delve into the topic of Fees, Taps & Infrastructure, where experts will explore how various fees impact housing affordability in Northern Colorado. This conversation aims to identify best practices and potential waivers for income-restricted units, providing valuable insights for the growing Front Range towns. Joe Rowan, an adviser, will lead the discussion alongside industry leaders like Steve Byers, CEO of EnergyLogic.
Tickets for the summit are priced at $64.59, while government officials can register for free. Interested participants can secure their spots by visiting events.bizwest.com.
This event promises to be a critical platform for addressing the pressing need for affordable housing solutions in Northern Colorado, fostering partnerships that may lead to significant advancements in the community. The summit highlights the ongoing commitment to collaborative efforts in navigating the complexities of housing challenges in the region.
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