We help local leaders build healthy, equitable, and prosperous communities to improve people’s lives today and ensure a sustainable tomorrow.

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

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—supporting one another through thick and thin, regardless of background, politics, or beliefs.

West End Vision Project Photo Essay: What Matters Most?

Between September and December 2024, the Community Builders team made five trips to Norwood, Naturita, and Nucla, the three incorporated communities in the “West End” of Montrose and San Miguel counties…

Our Priorities

Transportation

The transportation systems we build today will shape the communities we live in tomorrow.

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Economy

We’re upending economic development to create local economies that build lasting value and improve the lives of the people that live there.

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Housing

Strong communities are built with healthy neighborhoods that have housing choices people can afford.

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Land Use

New models of development are needed to respond to the demand for places that are better connected, more walkable, and truly authentic.

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