The city of Denver is seeking help to advance some of its key housing goals, including support in creating incentives for developers to build affordable residential projects near transit stops.
The city’s Community Planning and Development and Denver Economic Development & Opportunity offices on Monday announced they are seeking a consultant team that can aid them in a multi-year effort. The consultant will help enact policy recommendations found in the city’s long-range housing plan and its Blueprint Denver land use and transportation plan, adopted in April.
Specifically, city officials say they are seeking a “multidisciplinary team” that can aid in launching zoning incentives for developers who build affordable housing in transit-rich parts of town, according to a news release. The release references building height bonuses available to developers who agree to build affordable housing to the area immediately around the 38th and Blake rail station in RiNo as a working example.
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The city is also seeking support creating consistent standards for the creation of affordable housing in major development areas, according to Monday’s release, with a goal of achieving greater commitments to affordable development besides the city’s standard fees.
“Since adopting Blueprint Denver in April, we’ve been focused on putting into action the bold visions and recommendations asked of us by the community,” Community Planning and Development interim director Evelyn Baker said in a statement. “Creating clear policies and appropriate incentives is the next step in achieving these goals.”
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The city is seeking proposals from qualified groups that can commit to community outreach and stakeholder engagement. The ultimate goal is to bring forth code changes that can be adopted in 2021.
A general information meeting for interested groups is scheduled for 1 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Webb Municipal Building, 201 W. Colfax Ave. Proposals are due by 4 p.m. Aug. 30. Additional information can be found at bit.ly/ConsultRFP.
