Hi Linda. I agree -- apartments that are for rent are not homes for sale. But we need more of everything. Building apartments in one place does not mean we can't build homes for sale somewhere else.
We do need more housing, a combination of rentals and for purchase. I don't see that building more luxury apartments fills the need for homes to purchase, though.
One of the most exciting proposals I've seen recently that will address the "missing middle" is Somsetset Village. We can have more housing in existing neighborhoods (ADUs, duplexes) AND create that on the parcels that are just waiting to be annexed and developed.
Take a look at what is proposed and see what an innovative and creative developer can dream up. I'd like to see more of this.
Thank you for presenting two opinions on this matter. I know there's so much nuance in the issue of housing in Longmont, and I hope the community can find ways to meet the housing needs, and lower costs for renters/buyers. I agree with Shakeel's take and I hope voices like theirs drown out the NIMBYs!
Hi Linda. I agree -- apartments that are for rent are not homes for sale. But we need more of everything. Building apartments in one place does not mean we can't build homes for sale somewhere else.
We do need more housing, a combination of rentals and for purchase. I don't see that building more luxury apartments fills the need for homes to purchase, though.
One of the most exciting proposals I've seen recently that will address the "missing middle" is Somsetset Village. We can have more housing in existing neighborhoods (ADUs, duplexes) AND create that on the parcels that are just waiting to be annexed and developed.
Take a look at what is proposed and see what an innovative and creative developer can dream up. I'd like to see more of this.
https://somersetlongmont.com
Thank you for presenting two opinions on this matter. I know there's so much nuance in the issue of housing in Longmont, and I hope the community can find ways to meet the housing needs, and lower costs for renters/buyers. I agree with Shakeel's take and I hope voices like theirs drown out the NIMBYs!