ECHO’s Vision to Address the Housing Crisis
The East County Housing Opportunity Coalition (ECHO) envisions people having access to affordable, quality housing in the Boulder County communities in which they work, study, and play. ECHO strives to bring people together to educate and empower our communities so this can become a reality.
Mission
ECHO’s mission is to inform, educate, and train residents, commuters, and policymakers in east Boulder County on affordable housing needs, local policies and projects, on the impacts of local planning decisions, and on ways to advocate effectively for housing affordability in eastern Boulder County, Colorado. Our goal is to provide tools for individuals to self-empower, share their voices, and hold policymakers accountable for creating and maintaining access to affordable, inclusive housing for everyone.
The Latest:
ECHO asked candidates for Mayor of Louisville about their views on affordable housing. Read the candidates’ answers.
Lafayette’s Willoughby Corner project has been approved after 5 years of planning and reviews. Read more about it here.
ECHO hosted a community meeting in Longmont on Wednesday, March 29. View the recorded program on our Learning page.
Read recent issues of ECHO’s monthly newsletter.
Keep up with affordable housing news affecting Boulder County.
Check out ECHO’s collected reports and recorded programs to learn more about affordable housing in our area.
Recognize ECHO’s accomplishments to date.
ECHO’S Voice
Reports: Marshall Fire Impacts on Renters
After the 2021 Marshall Fire, many homeowners and renters were finding it difficult to get resources and help from their insurers. ECHO examined their experiences and connected residents with legal assistance via a grant from Ascent Community Church. Read ECHO’s report and the summary report from legal counsel. ECHO has called on the Colorado legislature to revise our laws, sharing these reports with leadership in both houses and with local legislators. Read the ECHO Press Release for more on this call for change.
ECHO Land Use Webinar
ECHO hosted a webinar in October 2022 on the latest research on land use in Colorado. The research and our discussion provides context for how our communities are growing and developing, and how we can have better land use outcomes for affordability, economic vitality, and environmental sustainability. Watch the recording here: https://www.echocolorado.com/land-use-webinar-recording.
ECHO Op-Ed in the Boulder Daily Camera
Read ECHO Executive Director Annmarie Jensen’s Op-Ed in the Daily Camera regarding Our Community’s Will to Address Affordable Housing (08/23/2022)