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Smith said Broomfield has renewed developer and tenant interest but noted broader economic uncertainty related to macroeconomic conditions and interest rates. He described the department’s “economic vitality” approach — which combines attraction, retention and equitable participation across the local economy — and named target industry clusters including advanced manufacturing, aerospace/defense, quantum computing, research and design and life‑science tenants.

On office space and Interlochen, Smith said the city will reimagine older office parks to match evolving hybrid workplace demands and that flex/innovation and lab space have drawn significant tenant interest, particularly near Rocky Mountain Metro Airport.

Jeff Schrier presented recent wins and retail activity. Staff cited company relocations and expansions (examples mentioned included Peak Energy and Raven Space Systems) and described Flatiron Crossing’s “HiFi” neighborhood and more curated retail and entertainment offerings coming to the mall area (companies referenced in the presentation included LEGO and several national retail entrants). Schrier noted a local “sweet spot” of demand for companies occupying roughly 5,000 to 40,000 square feet rather than very large single-floor facilities.

Small-business supports: The economic vitality office described three programs to support local businesses. An entrepreneur microgrant program targets startup firms with fewer than five employees. The “Enhanced Broomfield” program is designed to support small and growing commercial enterprises — restaurants, manufacturers and similar firms — with technical and financial assistance; staff cited a success story of a local food manufacturer that expanded into regional grocery and national retail. A new restaurant assistance program was budgeted at $100,000 by council; staff said they were still defining exact parameters but expect reimbursements based on performance and multi-year support rather than a one-time upfront payment.

Staff said they track job and leasing outcomes for many projects but do not yet have complete job-creation tallies for every recent lease. The department flagged retail, dining and entertainment as community priorities identified in resident surveys and said staff continue to coordinate with partners (state OEDIT, Metro Denver EDC, brokers and developers) to recruit and retain businesses.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Development and Housing Community Briefing - 09/03/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Economic vitality staff described industry targets (advanced manufacturing, flex/innovation, life sciences), changes in office demand, activity at Interlochen and Flatiron Crossing, and three small-business support programs including a $100,000 restaurant assistance pilot.","taxTitle","Broomfield County, Colorado","taxId",9320,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6470295,"Broomfield details housing programs, inclusionary ordinance and funding for income-aligned units",1315,2905000,4220000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5779780-8d8c6e537e5471a68982071d67e60fd7&start=2905&end=4220","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5779780-8d8c6e537e5471a68982071d67e60fd7/thumbnail_2905000.jpg","/articles/6470295/Broomfield-County/Colorado/Broomfield-details-housing-programs-inclusionary-ordinance-and-funding-for-income-aligned-units","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470295-8beaad808cd9a9ff91a2984c257ac2fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1775208329&Signature=HxLFg9dd5mjV-YE3a9X02~7b8Cj3tx1ccwN53T83CLT~TV~a~0Vir-mg93nrdANKrI95kxnmlVNfRSgnkV0879p635Dfd5rfoGSu9iSAAe-61htioX~BY~q5l79PPru6Ik4OBawOtGHVkHECWCnXtNVKFehil6Sb2Cjxp2wexl-5U6q3e-7bc4Z4rs4S-FW-S9SH2J9TlZxkoHj6~Z2f65h2AqEp9ztipY4YnhD53o51ZKDwBvjwRu2VLPGy74wS-oq10GjLgb~JzaWLrEmu84viFNwAzUsGjtZPxM1yFjWbhryiKUxQwSX1dxRGOkuLr86FrjBUCpraqFSTX5AJLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sharon Tessier, housing policy manager for the City and County of Broomfield, summarized the housing division’s programs, recent housing data and how the city uses a mix of federal, state and local funding to produce and preserve income-aligned housing.

Tessier said Broomfield relies on a range of data sources including a local housing needs assessment completed in 2023 and regional/state sources such as the Colorado Division of Housing and the Colorado Housing Finance Authority. She told the briefing that the 2024 median income for a two-person household in Broomfield was about $99,300 and that roughly 43% of renters are cost-burdened, defined as spending more than 30% of income on housing. Tessier gave a 2024 median monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment at $2,074 and said that an annual income of roughly $82,960 — about 84% of area median income (AMI) — is required to afford that rent as presented.

Inclusionary housing and funding: Tessier and Katie Allen summarized Broomfield’s inclusionary housing ordinance (IHO), adopted beginning in 2020, which requires developers to set aside a share of units as income-aligned or to pay cash in lieu. Tessier said that cash-in-lieu receipts have funded gap financing and other projects through a local housing development fund. Since 2020, Tessier reported roughly $11,000,558 in revenue to the housing development fund and that by late 2025 the city expects to have spent about $9 million of that on housing programs and projects.

Tessier outlined four main funding sources: Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME funds from HUD, state funding tied to Prop 1/2/3, and the local housing development fund made up largely of inclusionary cash-in-lieu payments. She said the city uses those funds for programs ranging from down-payment assistance to gap funding for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects.

LIHTC projects and unit targets: Tessier said the city has used gap financing to support LIHTC and income-aligned projects and reported that more than 200 income-aligned units came online between 2022 and 2024. She also said construction had started on Harvest Hill and The Grove at Cottonwood had broken ground (the Grove is a project prioritizing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, developed by the Broomfield Housing Alliance and Blue Line Development). Tessier told the briefing that, “by 2027 we’ll have about 451 LIHTC units between 30–60% AMI” (presentation phrasing as delivered).

Federal rules and tenant selection at The Grove: A city answer provided in the briefing clarified that because The Grove is a LIHTC property and therefore governed by federal rules, it must comply with the Fair Housing Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the IRS general public use rule for LIHTC properties. City staff said those federal rules prohibit restricting occupancy to Broomfield residents; leasing must remain open to all qualified applicants.

Programs and services: Tessier listed programs targeted to different income bands, including a home repair program and Paint-a-Thon for homeowners at or below 80% AMI (with Paint-a-Thon targeted at seniors), tenant-based rental assistance (recently expanded to include seniors; staff said 23 seniors were on the temporary program), partial property-tax refunds for qualifying older adults, a down-payment assistance program supported by Prop 1/2/3 funds, and a mobile home park initiative launched in July to assist mobile home residents (the city is partnering with the Colorado Poverty Law Project to administer that program).

Tessier also described partnership roles: the independent Broomfield Housing Alliance prioritizes vouchers and land acquisition; nonprofits and regional partners address vouchers, rental assistance and supportive services. Tessier said the housing division runs regular community outreach, with pop-up events and walk-in consultations to share program details directly with residents.

What the city is tracking next: Tessier said a new comprehensive plan update and additional housing needs assessments are scheduled; staff plan a 2026 housing needs update and continued use of state and federal funding sources to support the city’s housing pipeline.","Housing staff presented data showing 43% of renters cost-burdened, described the inclusionary housing ordinance, listed funding sources including Prop 1/2/3 and cash-in-lieu receipts, and summarized multiple housing programs and upcoming LIHTC and supportive projects.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6470301,"Broomfield outlines major development projects, projects about 5,000 new housing units over next five years",1046,153000,1199000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5779780-8d8c6e537e5471a68982071d67e60fd7&start=153&end=1199","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5779780-8d8c6e537e5471a68982071d67e60fd7/thumbnail_153000.jpg","/articles/6470301/Broomfield-County/Colorado/Broomfield-outlines-major-development-projects-projects-about-5000-new-housing-units-over-next-five-years","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470301-4e0b28230769dd8331cdfbeae3552e3a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775208329&Signature=aGE6CLG96Vujv9eS36twFDr2XTZpmZGOcEBlHmGaBI6fq4KIl55VrOLAHTFREfLK2EluQHIcd3tI38zHMLqs2F5fvkegk4uIV9~2kgLAEkzCWlMgBzUA~Mco4jwNtjjxRzEPAyuJLagC9oporKyfuhF0W3miQBNHGBrxMkAKcipvpZV1jCXnZbit7Zk1d~cXZFJ-JFah94y6a8R9aBjXgsRv8SIXXzVlzk6aaZ5heT7W77Z~ArFJxUlYlJ-Zc0HPnfnUetj86bxK00iDOjt72mm0vCM6btgBwB8xQ~m-icw~aL1F2BFk5tJreVCxOh7GICbFyT2y1aF2D7C7~zSUqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City and County of Broomfield planners told a community briefing that development in the city is reviewed through a multi-stage process that includes developer-led neighborhood meetings, staff review, public comment on the Broomfield Voice platform and, for larger cases, public hearings before quasi-judicial bodies or city council. Katie Allen, Broomfield’s director of community development, led the presentation on how development works and the timeline for several large projects.

The overview emphasized that the comprehensive plan is the city’s overarching vision, that staff enforce applicable building codes and engineering standards, and that formal public notice is posted on properties and mailed to neighbors within 1,000 feet of a proposed project (a 250-foot radius applies for neighborhood board of adjustments variance cases). Community members are directed to the Broomfield Voice project page and the active projects map for status updates.

Why it matters: The briefing combined procedural guidance with specific project timelines and capacity projections; that mix signals what residents can expect to see in their neighborhoods in coming years and where the city expects growth.

Allen and other staff described three “key developing places” that anchor near-term work. The Center Street District and the Baseline area, described as intended to provide shopping, dining and about 50 housing units in Phase 1, is planned to include roughly 3,000 square feet of retail in its first phase, plazas and roughly 100–170 acres of open lands and, over time, space or funding for library services, a police annex and a bus or bus rapid transit stop on Colorado 7. The presentation gave an anticipated construction window for initial retail and mixed-use work of 2026–2028.

Broomfield Town Square will reuse the former Safeway site to create a market hall and other commercial space. Staff gave a program estimate of as much as 63,590 square feet of commercial uses, two mixed-use buildings north of First Avenue, and about 491 housing units (rental apartments and 12 townhomes). The site is planned around a four-acre lake and public plaza; horizontal (site) work was described as targeted for mid‑2026 with vertical construction and openings for the market hall and housing targeted in late 2027 or 2028.

Flatiron Crossing’s owner is pursuing a multiyear reinvestment. The presentation named a Phase 1 neighborhood called “HiFi” between the mall and AMC theater with 340 apartments (with capacity to double in later phases), a stated target of about 20% affordable units and approximately 50,000 square feet of curated food-and-beverage space. Staff said utilities and site work were underway and new vertical construction was expected to begin imminently.

Officials presented residential pipeline projections and commercial forecasts. Staff said the residential pipeline could yield roughly 5,000 new housing units over the next five years, with apartments expected to outpace other housing types where developable land is limited and near major corridors such as U.S. 36, Colorado 7 and West 120th Avenue. Commercial projections through 2030 were estimated at about 2.8 million square feet, with stronger demand anticipated for non-retail commercial and flex/innovation space than for traditional retail.

Public engagement and permitting: Staff described that smaller permits (fences, decks) may be reviewed in hours or days, while rezonings, comprehensive plan amendments and major site plans generally take several months and include developer-hosted neighborhood meetings, public notices, Broomfield Voice comment periods and, when required, public hearings before the land use review commission or city council. The final permitting stage, when construction designs are approved, was presented as the point where active project maps reflect the approved scope.

What residents asked and what staff said: In the Q&A, staff said developers typically drive the timing of projects and private investors usually propose land uses; the city’s role is to ensure proposals comply with land-use rules and engineering standards, and to provide public notice and hearings where required. Staff also said major developers typically give council updates roughly two to three times per year.

The briefing closed by encouraging residents to monitor the Broomfield Voice page and the planning department’s active projects map and to participate in public hearings if they wish to influence project outcomes.","City and County of Broomfield officials summarized how development is reviewed, public engagement steps and timelines, and highlighted three major project areas — Center Street District/Baseline, Broomfield Town Square and Flatiron Crossing — while projecting roughly 5,000 new housing units in the next five years.","actionData","errors"]

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Broomfield outlines major development projects, projects about 5,000 new housing units over next five years