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The Enterprise Capital Continuum

April 24, 2026
By:
Rob Bachmann
Anna Smukowski
Amanda Walz
Jess O'Hare
Briana Flynn
The Enterprise Capital Continuum illustrates how philanthropic and investment capital can work together — across grants, debt, equity, and tax credits — to advance affordable housing and community development while aligning with impact and return goals.
Community Development Financial Institution
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
New Markets Tax Credit
Preservation Equity
Products for Investors
Community Development
Community Loan Fund
Housing Supply
Inclusive Economic Growth
Neighborhood Investment
Preservation
Real Estate Equity
Brief

Housing That Lasts: Issue Briefs

January 7, 2026 (Originally Published: December 5, 2025)
Preservation of affordable rental housing means securing the long-term affordability and habitability of multifamily properties. These fact sheets look at the importance of affordable housing in Colorado and how the right capital tools can help preserve this stock.Preservation of affordable rental housing in Colorado ensures the long-term affordability and habitability of multifamily properties to prevent displacement, allow low- to moderate-income residents to remain in their homes, and maintain an adequate supply in communities statewide.
Preservation
Policy 
Rocky Mountain
Housing Stability
Housing Supply
Preservation
State/Local Policy
Brief

Housing That Lasts: Capital Tools and Processes Needed to Preserve Affordability

December 18, 2025 (Originally Published: December 5, 2025)
This issue brief identifies the financing gaps and policy barriers that prevent affordable housing preservation in Colorado and outlines specific recommendations for new capital tools, streamlined processes, and funding mechanisms needed to acquire and maintain long-term affordability in existing rental properties.
Preservation
Policy 
Rocky Mountain
Housing Stability
Housing Supply
Preservation
State/Local Policy
Report
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Affordable Housing Preservation: Finance, Funding, and Policy Solutions for Small and Medium Multifamily Housing

December 5, 2025
An in-depth report featuring finance, funding, and policy solutions designed to preserve small and medium multifamily affordable housing. The report demonstrates that successful preservation requires flexible financing, cross-sector partnerships, technical assistance, and strong local networks.
Preservation
Preservation Equity
National
Chicago
Detroit
Gulf Coast
Mid-Atlantic
New York
Northern California
Ohio
Pacific Northwest
Rocky Mountain
Rural Communities
Southeast
Southern California
Tribal Nations
U.S. Caribbean
Affordable Housing
Housing Supply
National
Preservation
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