"Governor Polis Takes Action on Housing Crisis with Executive Order"

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed an executive order aimed at accelerating housing development in the state. The order seeks to streamline the process by reducing bureaucracy and expediting the turnaround time for grants and loans. State agencies will also evaluate their inventory and support local governments and nonprofits in funding housing efforts. While the order does not address zoning barriers like Polis' failed land use bill, it aligns with priorities such as developing housing near transit and meeting water and air quality goals. The governor emphasized the importance of affordable housing and the state's role in leading by example. The order will remain in effect unless modified or rescinded by a future executive order.