Senior Policy Advisor for Land Use and Transportation at the Colorado Energy Office. Thoughts my own.
Wheat Ridge, CO
Joined December 2008
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Kelly Blynn retweeted
Colorado state has a housing shortage, and Gov. Polis wants to bring everyone to the table to help find solutions because this is a challenge that crosses local boundaries. It’s clear this lawsuit is about preventing more housing from being built that Coloradans can afford.
Aurora and five suburban cities are suing the state of Colorado and Gov. Jared Polis in an attempt to block two land-use bills passed last year that seek to build more housing. via @denverpost denver7.com/news/state-news/…
Excited to share this new report, Best Practices in Parking Management Strategies for Colorado Communities, which details implementation steps and local case studies of parking management strategies like shared parking, unbundling, and curbside management: engagedola.org/25310/widgets…
A big thanks to @NoMerseyHersey and the many planners, affordable housing developers, and other experts and stakeholders who provided their input. We're excited to organize some spaces soon to share the great examples from around Colorado (and the nation) contained in the report.
Required by HB24-1304, the minimum parking requirements law, the report is intended to support local governments in complying with the new law by highlighting strategies to right-size the amount of parking in our communities and manage demand for the parking we have.
Kelly Blynn retweeted
Our housing and transit goals go hand in hand with our climate goals and our affordability goals. As they say in the Mandalorian - “this is the way.”
#2025COSOTS
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"Colorado’s Vision 2035 affirms the state’s commitment to wielding that power to save households money, reduce pollution, &increase economic opportunity for all—with lessons for any other state committed to tackling these issues head-on."- @alana_miller13 nrdc.org/bio/alana-miller/co…
Kelly Blynn retweeted
Denver just officially legalized Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) aka backyard cottages, granny flats, garage conversions, etc.
Colorado is short 105,000 homes and ADUs are a great way to provide more efficient & affordable housing in existing neighborhoods, close to jobs, shops, and other services.
Shoutout to our state legislators for passing HB-1152 earlier this year, which directs local governments to legalize ADUs by June 2025.
@JudyAmabileCO @TonyExum @Kyle_Mullica @RepWeinberg
Denver homeowners can skip the rezoning hearings: ADUs are now allowed in neighborhoods citywide after a City Council vote on Monday night denverpost.com/2024/11/18/co…
Kelly Blynn retweeted
Get in losers, we're taking the newly cheaper and more frequent ski train to Winter Park. cpr.org/2024/11/04/winter-pa…
Kelly Blynn retweeted
I'm voting Yes on Regional Transportation District Ballot Issue 7A.
RTD offers a critical service in Colorado and we should support both its existing revenue and opportunities to increase funding and transit service in the future.
bouldercoloradovoterguide.co…
ALT A 2024 Boulder / Colorado ballot question - Yes on Regional Transportation District Ballot Issue 7A.
Kelly Blynn retweeted
Great second day canvassing with this crew in Grand Rapids - if you’re on the fence about canvassing next weekend - it’s totally worth it especially with wonderful friends ❤️❤️#GOTV #Kamala @dannyksfun @kellyblynn
Kelly Blynn retweeted
We're wrapping up #VisionZeroCities day one with e-bikes.
E-bikes can make safe, affordable, low-emissions mobility accessible for millions — but not if they're the enemy.
Thank you to @MillerNuttle, @melindahanson, @HobokenEmily, @kwanimal and Sarah Thorne of @COEnergyOffice.
Kelly Blynn retweeted
What's Colorado doing right?
✅ Credits to buy e-bikes, leading to less driving & emissions
✅ Eliminated parking mandates that make housing more expensive
✅ Transit-oriented development, preventing sprawl & protecting green spaces
@jaredpolis at #VisionZeroCities:
Kelly Blynn retweeted
In Colorado, we’ve eliminated parking minimums within 1/4 mile of transit route that’s served at least once every 30 minutes. Denser urban development combined with more efficient transportation = lower housing costs, lower transportation costs, and less congestion/pollution.
Kelly Blynn retweeted
Under current law almost every single family home in Montgomery County could be torn down and replaced with a McMansion
Under a new proposal, almost every single family home in Montgomery County could be torn down and replaced with a duplex, a triplex, four townhomes, or in some cases a small apartment building.
bit.ly/4cYucUB
Kelly Blynn retweeted
Looking for a new job? Want to help protect the climate? Live in or want to relocate to Colorado? The @COEnergyOffice has a bunch of great openings right now! Check them out here: governmentjobs.com/careers/c… #jobalert #CO #Colorado #climate #ClimateAction
Kelly Blynn retweeted
NEW: Rather than widen a busy Gunnison County highway, officials are making it safer for transit riders.
cpr.org/2024/09/06/gunnison-…
Kelly Blynn retweeted
With the most pro-housing ticket in the history of the country, pushing for 3 million new homes and the need for new zoning, we're ready and the country's ready. We're ready to take on the housing shortage with a partner in the White House. - @jaredpolis
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