Approach
We work hand-in-hand with local partners wanting to shape strong, livable communities. At the same time, we provide information, tools, resources, and support to all change-makers working to build better communities.
Impact
From climate change to economic prosperity, public health to housing affordability, improving how we build our communities and economies is critical to tackling several of our most pressing challenges and make an impact.
Latest Features
Planning for the long haul: Why joint comprehensive planning pays off
Many of the challenges facing Colorado’s mountain communities, such as housing shortages, rising cost of living, and cultural division, transcend jurisdictional lines. Such boundary-spanning issues ripple across city and county boundaries…
Community Spotlight: Annika Kristiansen, On Living Rurally in the West End
In her own words, Annika is a yogi, trail runner, mother, and backyard chicken keeper with a thriving garden. A Telluride ex-pat, she sought out Norwood for its deep-rooted values…
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Recent Work
We work with communities and local leaders throughout the American West that are shaping more livable places.