City Council Ad Hoc Committee on Affordable and Sustainable Growth

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Welcome to the Committee on Affordable and Sustainable Growth's Home Page!

Fort Collins City Council established this committee in March, 2026 to explore ways to support housing affordability while guiding responsible, sustainable development. Building on Council priorities and the Strategic Plan, the committee is focused on identifying practical changes that can make it easier to deliver housing that meets community needs. The committee seeks to advance Council priorities related to affordability and sustainable growth, and to assist in prioritizing strategies and key actions submitted to Council for consideration.

City Council Priority: Promote affordability and sustainable growth by making development predictable, efficient and cost-effective:

  • City Plan sets forth a bold vision of livable and sustainable growth for Fort Collins. This priority will remove, replace or fix the systems and regulatory layers creating the biggest challenges to build. We will evaluate programs, incentives, and costs and fees through a lens of a simplified customer experience, to provide growth and development that supports community resilience, creates jobs, provides housing choices, and contributes to cleaner air.

Key committee focus areas include:

  • Improving development predictability by identifying and addressing regulatory barriers
  • Evaluating fees and incentives to help reduce costs and expand housing options
  • Exploring code updates that support efficient and attainable housing development
  • Aligning growth with sustainability goals, including resilience and environmental outcomes

To achieve progress in these areas, the committee will also explore:

  • Code Updates: Land Use Code, Historic Preservation, Street Design and relevant utility requirements
  • Programs: Receive updates on current programmatic changes offering support for development and their impact on outcomes
  • Data and other indicators to assess potential impacts to changes in strategy, policy or programs

This page serves as a central place to stay informed about the committee’s work, track progress and find opportunities to learn more and share input with the community.

Questions? Contact us using the Who's Listening sidebar.

Welcome to the Committee on Affordable and Sustainable Growth's Home Page!

Fort Collins City Council established this committee in March, 2026 to explore ways to support housing affordability while guiding responsible, sustainable development. Building on Council priorities and the Strategic Plan, the committee is focused on identifying practical changes that can make it easier to deliver housing that meets community needs. The committee seeks to advance Council priorities related to affordability and sustainable growth, and to assist in prioritizing strategies and key actions submitted to Council for consideration.

City Council Priority: Promote affordability and sustainable growth by making development predictable, efficient and cost-effective:

  • City Plan sets forth a bold vision of livable and sustainable growth for Fort Collins. This priority will remove, replace or fix the systems and regulatory layers creating the biggest challenges to build. We will evaluate programs, incentives, and costs and fees through a lens of a simplified customer experience, to provide growth and development that supports community resilience, creates jobs, provides housing choices, and contributes to cleaner air.

Key committee focus areas include:

  • Improving development predictability by identifying and addressing regulatory barriers
  • Evaluating fees and incentives to help reduce costs and expand housing options
  • Exploring code updates that support efficient and attainable housing development
  • Aligning growth with sustainability goals, including resilience and environmental outcomes

To achieve progress in these areas, the committee will also explore:

  • Code Updates: Land Use Code, Historic Preservation, Street Design and relevant utility requirements
  • Programs: Receive updates on current programmatic changes offering support for development and their impact on outcomes
  • Data and other indicators to assess potential impacts to changes in strategy, policy or programs

This page serves as a central place to stay informed about the committee’s work, track progress and find opportunities to learn more and share input with the community.

Questions? Contact us using the Who's Listening sidebar.

  • May 6 Committee Meeting Update & Summary

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    Thank You for Participating!

    Thank you again to everyone who attended the stakeholder workshop on May 6. The conversation was productive, thoughtful, and extremely helpful to the committee's work. We appreciate the time, perspectives, and ideas shared by participants.

    An event summary from the workshop is now available for download here. We welcome any feedback on the summary, including additions, corrections, or clarifications. Please feel free to send comments to City staff or directly to committee members.


    Upcoming Committee Meeting – June 10!

    The committee's next meeting will be held on:

    Wednesday, June 10, 2026
    4–5:30 p.m.
    Colorado River Room

    Thank You for Participating!

    Thank you again to everyone who attended the stakeholder workshop on May 6. The conversation was productive, thoughtful, and extremely helpful to the committee's work. We appreciate the time, perspectives, and ideas shared by participants.

    An event summary from the workshop is now available for download here. We welcome any feedback on the summary, including additions, corrections, or clarifications. Please feel free to send comments to City staff or directly to committee members.


    Upcoming Committee Meeting – June 10!

    The committee's next meeting will be held on:

    Wednesday, June 10, 2026
    4–5:30 p.m.
    Colorado River Room
    222 Laporte Ave

    Virtual Meeting Information
    Microsoft Teams Meeting Virtual Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21901160453871?p=S2JHHxJMTc6HaneIaQ

    Meeting ID: 219 011 604 538 71

    Passcode: FK3cA68X


    The June meeting will not include a specific request for stakeholder input. However, community members are welcome and encouraged to attend in person (limited seating is available in the Colorado River Room) or watch virtually.


    June 10 Meeting Materials

    Materials for the June 10 meeting, including the agenda and presentation, are available online here: Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Materials. Please feel free to review and share these materials with anyone who may be interested.


    Council Subcommittees Page
    This webpage includes meeting materials, virtual meeting links, and any updates to the schedule. Council Subcommittees


    Upcoming 2026 Meeting Dates

    Please note that meeting dates may be subject to change or cancellation. The most current information will always be available on the Council Subcommittees webpage.

    • June 10, 2026
    • July 8, 2026
    • August 5, 2026
    • September 2, 2026
    • October 7, 2026
    • November 18, 2026
    • December 16, 2026


    Stay Connected

    Thank you again for your continued interest and participation in this process. Community input is helping inform the committee's discussions and approach to this work. Visit the Ad Hoc Committee on Affordable & Sustainable Growth's OurCity webpage for regular updates.


    As always, please reach out with any questions, comments, or feedback.


    Kind regards, 

    Shawna Van Zee City Planner City of Fort Collins (970) 224-6086 svanzee@fortcollins.gov

  • City Council launches Affordable and Sustainable Growth Committee

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    March 3, 2026

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    Fort Collins City Council has established a new ad hoc committee focused on advancing housing affordability and supporting sustainable growth across the community.

    Formed following adoption of the City’s 2026–2027 priorities and 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, the committee will explore ways to make development more predictable, efficient and cost-effective. Areas of focus include reviewing fee structures, considering potential code updates and identifying opportunities to encourage more attainable housing options.

    The committee will begin meeting in May, 2026 and will continue its work through 2027, with regular updates provided during City Council meetings.

    Stay tuned for updates and opportunities to learn more and share input as this work continues.

    Committee’s progress reports will be shared on this page.

    March 3, 2026

    ...............

    Fort Collins City Council has established a new ad hoc committee focused on advancing housing affordability and supporting sustainable growth across the community.

    Formed following adoption of the City’s 2026–2027 priorities and 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, the committee will explore ways to make development more predictable, efficient and cost-effective. Areas of focus include reviewing fee structures, considering potential code updates and identifying opportunities to encourage more attainable housing options.

    The committee will begin meeting in May, 2026 and will continue its work through 2027, with regular updates provided during City Council meetings.

    Stay tuned for updates and opportunities to learn more and share input as this work continues.

    Committee’s progress reports will be shared on this page.

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