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Community Planning and Housing

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 1:30 PM AM · City & County Building, Room 391

TL;DR

Denver's planning committee approved major updates to the city's long-term development strategy and committed significant funding to housing assistance, homelessness services, and property tax relief programs. The meeting focused on expanding shelter capacity, supporting affordable housing development, and providing financial aid to residents facing housing insecurity through 2027-2029.

Key Decisions

  • Blueprint Denver 2026 Update Passed
  • Denver One Water Plan Passed
  • Property Tax Relief Funding Passed
  • 24/7 Women's Shelter Services Passed
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit Program Passed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Action Items
  3. 26-1723 Adopts the Blueprint Denver 2026 Update as a supplement to Comprehensive Plan 2040.
    Bill
  4. 26-1724 Adopts the Denver One Water Plan as a supplement to Comprehensive Plan 2040.
    Bill
  5. Briefings
  6. 26-1763 Presentation on Family Shelters
    Presentation
  7. Consent Items
  8. 26-1738 Amends a contract with The Community Firm (dba Community Economic Defense Project) to add $2,250,000.00 for a new total of $5,900,000.00 and to add 12 months for a new end date of 12-31-2027 to provide property tax relief funds, citywide (HOST-202579416/HOST-202686363-02).
    Resolution
  9. 26-1739 Amends a contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. to add $2,250,000.00 for a new contract amount of $5,900,000.00 and to add 12 months for a new end date of 12-31-2027 to provide property tax relief funds, citywide (HOST-202579426/ HOST-202686366-02).
    Resolution
  10. 26-1740 Approves a contract with Vivent Health, Inc. for $1,180,327.00 with an end date of 6-30-2027 to provide HOPWA services, citywide (HOST-202686374).
    Resolution
  11. 26-1741 Amends a contract with the Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, Colorado to reduce the funding amount by $250,000.00 for a new total of $1,680,000.00 and to add 24 months for a new end date of 12-31-2028 to support the construction of accessory dwelling units through the West Denver Single Family Plus Program, citywide (OED-201846549/HOST-202686287-04).
    Bill
  12. 26-1742 Approves a contract with The Delores Project for $2,239,055.00 with an end date of 12-31-2029 for providing 24/7 shelter services for women, in Council District 3 (HOST-202686194).
    Resolution