Two -way housing account focuses on local destination barriers

Petterssen said that the legislation responds to urgent housing pressure throughout the country.

“People in Colorado know all too well how drastic the home crisis in our country is. We can simply keep up with the demand for affordable housing for our employees, seniors or families with low and middle income,” she said.

“I am proud of introducing these two -part legislation with my colleagues to encourage local authorities to work together to tackle policy that can influence affordability and build more housing to help those who need it most.”

The legislation promotes transparency in planning of land use, stimulates local reform efforts and strengthens the role of the federal community development block grants program in tackling stock shortages.

The bill has received support from a wide range of national organizations, including the National Association of Home Buildersthe National MultiFamily Housing Council” Habitat for Humanity Internationalthe National Apartment Association And Smart Growth America.

It is also supported by pro-posture and yes-in-my-backyard (Yimby) groups in dozens of states and cities.