139: Promoting Housing Affordability, Access and Production in the Pikes Peak Region

The state of housing affordability and attainability in Colorado Springs, and what the Pikes Peak Housing Network is doing to improve it. “Colorado Springs and El Paso County aren't building enough homes that typical buyers can afford, while smaller houses and other types of housing options are needed to make housing more attainable for many people, including young adults… and seniors….” That’s the conclusion of a recent report by the Pikes Peak Housing Network. Jill Gaebler, Executive Director, tells us about how the PPHN is meeting the challenge of supporting “innovative and collaborative solutions to promote housing affordability, access and production” in the Pikes Peak Region. The Network’s mission involves advocating for sustainability principles like infill and redevelopment and access to transportation options, employment and living wages, cultural activities, green space, and more. Affordable, accessible housing is key to the establishment of a regional culture and resilient, sustainable built environment essential to a healthy economy, quality of life, attractive workforce environment, and personal health now and in the future. LINKS: Pikes Peak Housing Network: 2024 State of Housing Report: This episode was recorded at the Sustainability in Progress (SIP) virtual event on May 21, 2025. Sustainability in Progress is a monthly program of the Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future. Join us (free) the third Wednesday of every month. The next event is: Regional Transportation Planning Update John Liosatos, Transportation Director of Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Jacob Matsen, Planning and Operations Supervisor for Mountain Metropolitan Transit June 18, 2025 Noon to 1 p.m. Virtual. Register here to get link: The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region. Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future Pikes Peak Permaculture 350 Colorado GrowthBusters Keep up with all the organizations and events making our area a better place to live. Follow on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode.

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139: Promoting Housing Affordability, Access and Production in the Pikes Peak Region is an episode from Peak Environment by Dave Gardner.

This episode is 47:52 long.

This episode was published on May 31, 2025.

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