Pettersen said the legislation responds to urgent housing pressures across the country.
“People across Colorado know all too well how drastic the housing crisis is in our country. We simply cannot keep up with the demand for affordable housing for our workers, seniors, or low and middle-income families,” she said.
“I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with my colleagues to encourage local governments to work together to address policies that may be affecting affordability and build more housing to help those who need it the most.”
The legislation promotes transparency in land-use planning, encourages local reform efforts and reinforces the role of the federal Community Development Block Grant program in addressing inventory shortages.
The bill has drawn support from a wide range of national organizations, including the National Association of Home Builders, the National Multifamily Housing Council, Habitat for Humanity International, the National Apartment Association and Smart Growth America.
It is also backed by pro-housing and yes-in-my-backyard (YIMBY) groups in dozens of states and cities.
