In recent decades restrictive zoning regulations in Lakewood have contributed to a housing shortage and a dramatic increase in housing costs.
Lakewood needs housing in all shapes, sizes, and prices - not just McMansions and large apartment complexes. We need all sorts of housing to meet the needs of working class people, young families, older folks looking to downsize, and everything in between. That means we need to legalize housing variety!
The current zoning regulations directly contributed to the sharp rise housing costs we see today. Every year it gets harder for ordinary people to live where they work. In many cases this results in people losing stable housing entirely. More and more unhoused people have jobs that simply do not pay enough to afford housing, and often this includes people with children.
While zoning reform is not a magic bullet, it is one step towards stable and dignified housing for all. We want all of our neighbors to thrive!
Want to learn more? Check out the fact sheet here or watch our online webinar here!
HOW TO HELP?
The next chance to give in-person comment is Sept 8th. Your support is essential! Commenting is easy, just show up around 7PM at city council chambers (480 S Allison Pkwy), or by ~8PM at the latest, and people will be there to help you sign up.
If you have questions about the process or if you want help preparing your public comment feel free to e-mail livablelakewood@gmail.com and someone will connect with you
Comment online at lakewoodspeaks.org , comment opens Aug 29th
Email the council at CityCouncilMembers@Lakewood.org and tell them you support the zoning updates as-is
Mark you calendars for the other two in-person days Sept 22 and Oct 13
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