Missing Middle Housing Solution | Denver News

Colorado’s housing crisis is hitting low-income residents hard, with half spending over 30% of income on rent—and some paying nearly 87%. While solutions like rent control and faster permitting are being tossed around, a University of Denver simulator tested ten policy scenarios to find what actually builds more affordable homes. The winner? “Missing middle” housing—duplexes, townhomes, and small multi-unit buildings—with zoning changes that allow denser development. This approach could boost supply without heavy government intervention, though real-world politics and community resistance remain hurdles. Combining multiple reforms—like transit-oriented density and ditching parking mandates—may be the real key to unlocking affordable options. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6d6d697f2c8f8fc3