Case Study
Front view of Parkview Village West, a 3-story cream apartment building, in Arvada, Colorado

Housing That Lasts: Rocky Mountain Communities Case Study

December 5, 2025
Parkview Village West, located in Arvada’s South-Central neighborhood, has one- and two- bedroom apartments for residents with incomes at 40-60% AMI. Foothills approached Rocky Mountain Communities (RMC) in 2021 to explore the acquisition of Parkview Village West.
Preservation
Policy 
Rocky Mountain
Housing Stability
Housing Supply
Preservation
State/Local Policy
Collection: Housing That Lasts: Case Studies
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
Collection: Housing That Lasts
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
Collection: Housing That Lasts: Issue Briefs
Report
graphic of construction, child, and woman planner

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
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Northern California
Ohio
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Southern California
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Affordable Housing
Housing Supply
National
Preservation
Brief

Housing That Lasts: Why Preserving Affordability Matters for Colorado

December 18, 2025 (Originally Published: December 5, 2025)
This issue brief explains the importance of affordable housing, documenting the scale of loss across the state, the benefits of preservation compared to new construction, and the systemic barriers that currently prevent preservation efforts from meeting community needs.
Preservation
Policy 
Rocky Mountain
Housing Stability
Housing Supply
Preservation
State/Local Policy
Collection: Housing That Lasts: Issue Briefs
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