Partnership Creates Dozens Of New Permanently Affordable Homes In Denver

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DENVER (CBS4) - Dozens of new affordable homes will be available for purchase soon in Denver thanks to a new partnership announced this week. Through the partnership, which includes Denver Economic Development & Opportunity and Habitat for Humanity, the multi-family affordable housing will remain affordable through a 99-year land trust.

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Many of the approximately 75 houses are being renovated as part of the $5.5 million plan, but some new homes are also being built.

The new homes are located at the following areas:

- East 44th Avenue and Columbine Street in the Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhood
- East Archer Drive between Lowry Boulevard and Oneida Street in Denver's Lowry area

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"Housing exists today, and while it is overwhelming to think of the full need in our community, when we're able to work alongside a family to allow their dreams to become their reality, it's incredible. And the impact is so significant," Habitat for Humanity spokeswoman Heather Lafferty said.