The Developer's Toolkit: May 2026 in Lakewood, CO

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs' Division of Housing invites you to a two-day workshop to introduce you to the process of affordable housing development. The Developer's Toolkit is an engaging in-person training that will be held May 7 and 8, 2026 in Lakewood. The class will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.

Through a series of activities, participants will work in teams to solve the housing challenge facing a typical Colorado city. Hands-on exercises will provide working knowledge of the critical steps necessary to develop an affordable rental housing community.

YOU WILL LEARN:

• The process for developing cost-effective, high-quality housing
• How to select third-party subject matter experts
• Real estate terminology
• Cost-containment techniques
• Strategies for negotiating with a development team and community players

PLEASE NOTE:

• The course is open to 24 participants
• The training format requires attendance and participation on both days
• All course materials will be online; please bring your personal laptop to class
• Also, please bring a refillable water bottle to minimize plastic bottle waste

Contact:

Pamm Gibson, Training Lead

State of Colorado Division of Housing

[email protected]

720-682-5243

Photo: CityScape at Belmar, a Metro West Housing Solutions development

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