NEWS RELEASE
BOULDER COUNTY HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES
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The Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA) has withdrawn its application with the Town of Superior for a development amendment that would help set the stage for the creation of a neighborhood of affordable homes at the Superior Marketplace.
The withdrawal, which took place on Sept. 1, will help ensure more time for consultation with the community, Town of Superior representatives, and other stakeholders about the future of the site.
BCHA had submitted an application in January to amend the Planned Development for Superior Marketplace to add 100 percent permanently affordable rental and for-sale homes in a mixed-use development at the location. In the spirit of BCHA’s effort to help increase the supply of affordable homes in an area where housing is unattainable for many community members, the homes would be located next to a major transit hub along U.S. Highway 36, where bus transportation is available to many Front Range locations.
BCHA’s proposal would serve a diverse mix of individuals and families earning up to 120 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI) – translating to a maximum of $150,480 for a family of four or up to $105,360 for a single-person household.
“We have been having great and helpful discussions with Superior community members and town representatives about the potential for a neighborhood of affordable homes at Superior Marketplace, and everyone wants more time for this, particularly those impacted by the devastating Marshall Fire,” said BCHA Director Norrie Boyd. “Superior has been through a lot over the past year, and we want to continue to support their recovery and rebuilding efforts as we look at ideas for adding transit-oriented affordable housing to the community. We are looking forward to engaging the full community in this important conversation.”
BCHA will discuss the potential transit-oriented affordable housing development in a public meeting with Superior Town Board trustees on Sept. 26 – visit the Town of Superior website for information.
Community engagement will continue in the months that follow, so BCHA can gain a complete understanding of the community’s needs and interests as well as the technical characteristics of the site. The engagement opportunities will be tailored to each phase of the proposed development and focused on meeting the community and stakeholders where they are. Past and future engagement opportunities include:
- Coffee meet ups and virtual office hours, to meet the project team, learn about the project, and ask questions; ten of these meetings have been held in July, August, and September, and BCHA will work to ensure future opportunities outside of traditional working hours;
- The formation and implementation of a Process Committee, consisting of Town of Superior officials and project team members, to co-create the community and stakeholder engagement approach, plan, and implementation, and provide input on who, when, and how to engage;
- The formation and implementation of an Advisory Committee, consisting of surrounding neighbors, members of the broader community, representatives from area businesses and non-profits, and other stakeholders to engage in shared learning about the issues and interests behind the planned community of affordable homes, as well as understand the needs of and impacts to the immediate and broader communities; and
- Design workshops and placemaking activities with artists, kids, and families
Anyone interested in taking part in community engagement or learning more about potential transit-oriented affordable housing in Superior can sign up for updates at www.boco.org/SuperiorTODHousing.
About the Boulder County Housing Authority: BCHA is the official housing authority for all areas of Boulder County beyond the city limits of Longmont and Boulder, including Superior. The Boulder County Department of Housing and Human Services (BCDHHS), the umbrella organization for BCHA, connects community members with a wide range of supports, including rental and utility assistance, eviction prevention services, landlord assistance, and much more. Since its inception in 2020, BCDHHS’ Housing Helpline (www.BOCORentAssistance.org) has facilitated the distribution of over $12 million in crucial pandemic-related rental assistance to over 1,800 households across the county, including in Superior. This year, BCDHHS also helped manage the distribution of over $2.8 million in financial assistance to nearly 1,600 Superior households impacted by the Marshall Fire.
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