About this Event
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs' Division of Housing invites you to a two-day workshop to introduce you to the process of affordable housing development. The Developer's Toolkit is an engaging in-person training that will be held May 7 and 8, 2026 in Lakewood. The class will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.
Through a series of activities, participants will work in teams to solve the housing challenge facing a typical Colorado city. Hands-on exercises will provide working knowledge of the critical steps necessary to develop an affordable rental housing community.
YOU WILL LEARN:
- The process for developing cost-effective, high-quality housing
- How to select third-party subject matter experts
- Real estate terminology
- Cost-containment techniques
- Strategies for negotiating with a development team and community players
PLEASE NOTE:
- The course is open to 24 participants
- The training format requires attendance and participation on both days
- All course materials will be online; please bring your personal laptop to class
- Also, please bring a refillable water bottle to minimize plastic bottle waste
Contact:
Pamm Gibson, Training Lead
State of Colorado Division of Housing
720-682-5243
Photo: CityScape at Belmar, a Metro West Housing Solutions development
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Belmar Library - Jefferson County Public Library, 555 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood, United States
USD 60.00






