City Cast Denver What Denver Can Learn From Housing Fights in Littleton and Lakewood
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Jun 10, 2025 The podcast dives into the fierce housing debates erupting in Denver's suburbs, focusing on the clash between YIMBYs and NIMBYs. It examines a major lawsuit against Governor Polis’ push for increased housing density and the community's response to proposed developments in Littleton and Lakewood. Listeners will hear about the impact of zoning laws, grassroots activism, and local concerns over parking and environmental implications. The conversation sheds light on the ongoing struggle to balance growth with community preservation.
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Growth Caps Trigger Sprawl Concern
- Lakewood's 2019 growth cap aimed to preserve neighborhoods but was criticized for causing single-family home sprawl.
- Growth caps may raise prices and overburden infrastructure, illustrating the complexity of balancing development and community.
Littleton's Missing Middle Backlash
- Littleton residents fiercely opposed missing middle housing, especially those whose lots were targeted for duplex or triplex development.
- The opposition group, Rooted in Littleton, is mobilizing petitions and mayoral candidates to preserve existing zoning.
Littleton Survey Shows Local Control Desire
- A survey found 54% of Littleton respondents opposed higher density and 76% want major zoning changes decided by public vote.
- This reflects a strong desire for local control amid state housing reforms pushing density.