Lessons from Colorado Springs’ First Approved Cottage Court
In June, we celebrated the approval of Colorado Springs’ first cottage court—a milestone not only for this project, but for […]
Missing MIddle
Prospect Village: A Tiny Home Zoning Case Study
Zoning codes are designed to regulate development patterns that communities understand well. But occasionally a project comes along that pushes
Minimum Lot Width: A Quiet but Powerful Zoning Tool
Similar to minimum lot sizes and setbacks, another foundational — yet often overlooked — component of zoning codes is the
How Colorado’s Construction Defect Laws Shaped Missing Middle Housing
One of the most commonly cited barriers to delivering Missing Middle Housing in Colorado traces back to the state’s Construction
Clover on Cascade: Bringing the Missing Middle to Life Without an Overlay
In our ongoing work refining the Missing Middle with the City, it helps to revisit projects where we’ve already navigated
Why Minimum Lot Size Still Make Housing More Expensive
Minimum Home Size Twenty years ago, my family moved to Colorado. At the same time, I was headfirst into the
Building Setbacks and Why do we have them?
Building setbacks are quickly becoming one of the more frustrating elements of municipal planning codes in my professional life. That
Entitlements, Missing MIddle, Urban Planning
Are Our City Land Use Standards Really Aligning with Our City Goals?
Certain standards in nearly every city’s land use development code have become conventional wisdom for planners. Few question them. These standards grew out of
Colorado Springs, Entitlements, Missing MIddle, Urban Design
The Missing Middle
Across the country—and particularly in Colorado—housing affordability has become a critical issue. It is one that continues to worsen at