Making townhomes legal in single family zoning districts can lower the barrier to entry for first time home buyers. The average home in Longmont sells for $560,000 - way out of reach for the average person. Townhomes diversify housing stock, creating new opportunities for our community.
Tonight, Longmont City Council is hosting their annual open forum, where any member of the public can speak to Council for 5 mins and receive a response. LAUNCH volunteers plan to speak on housing, affordability, and transportation. We hope to see you there!
Worried about traffic from apartments?
Renters own about half as many cars as home owners.
Renters don't cause traffic. Car-centric design does.
77% of Longmont adults were born outside Colorado.
We all need somewhere to live.
Renters are invested in Longmont, too.
78% of Longmont renters have lived in their current home for at least 3 years. 35% for at least 6 years.
86% of renters would like to buy, but can't afford it.
If we made shoes the same way we make homes, people would go barefoot.
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We have more homes without plumbing or a kitchen than duplexes.
Duplex conversions are an affordable way to add more homes to Longmont. You might even live near one and not know it.
Legalizing duplex conversions is a straight forward way to make housing more affordable in Longmont.
If you prefer to walk or bike in Longmont, you're not alone. 2/3 of Longmonters agree with you! Adding bike lanes reduces traffic by getting cars off the road.
Our streets should reflect that reality.
