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Community Planning and Housing Committee advances rezoning for four affordable homes in Elyria–Swansea
Summary
The committee voted by voice to forward rezoning case 26062 to a March 9 City Council public hearing, clearing the way for Tierra Collectiva and a community land trust to build four income-restricted row houses on a remnant parcel affected by the I‑70 expansion. Council and applicants discussed parcel size, acquisition funding and homeowner eligibility.
The Community Planning and Housing Committee of the Denver City Council on Tuesday voted by voice to forward rezoning case 26062 to a March 9 City Council public hearing, a step intended to allow Tierra Collectiva and an affiliated community land trust to develop four permanently affordable homeownership row houses on a remnant parcel in the Elyria–Swansea neighborhood.
Councilmember Watson framed the rezoning as an act of repair for neighborhoods damaged by past highway construction, saying, “This rezone ... is about repairing harm, restoring housing and keeping neighbors rooted in Elyria and Swansea communities.” City Planning and Development staff recommended approval to move the application forward, finding the request consistent with Blueprint Denver, the Comprehensive Plan 2040 and the…
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