Denver Neighborhood Near Federal Boulevard to Get New Affordable Family Housing Complex

The new project aims to provide up to 135 income-restricted, supportive family housing units near Rocky Mountain Lake Park.

Feb. 27, 2026 at 1:24am

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The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is partnering with the Denver Housing Authority to develop a new affordable family housing complex in a Denver neighborhood near Federal Boulevard. The project, which will include up to 135 income-restricted, supportive housing units, is designed to address issues of affordability, poverty concentration, gentrification, and displacement in the area.

Why it matters

The Denver metro area has over 15,000 children experiencing homelessness, and this new development aims to provide much-needed affordable housing and support services for families in a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood.

The details

The new housing project will be built on a nearly 4-acre site that was previously home to a Mexican restaurant and a motel. The Denver Housing Authority purchased the property in 2020 and is now partnering with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to design, construct, and operate the new complex. The development will include the possibility of a childcare facility and is located adjacent to Rocky Mountain Lake Park, providing convenient amenities and stunning views for the future residents.

  • The Denver Housing Authority purchased the property in 2020.
  • The partnership between the Denver Housing Authority and Colorado Coalition for the Homeless was announced this week.
  • Construction on the new affordable family housing complex is set to begin in late 2027.

The players

Denver Housing Authority

The Denver Housing Authority is a public housing agency that provides affordable housing options for low-income residents in the Denver metro area.

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is a non-profit organization that works to prevent and end homelessness in Colorado, including providing supportive housing and services.

Amanda Sandoval

The Denver City Council President who lives in the neighborhood where the new affordable housing complex will be built.

Joaquín Cintrón Vega

The CEO of the Denver Housing Authority.

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What they’re saying

“It looks dilapidated, for lack of a better word, and in a couple years, it's going to have a thriving community with kids, maybe playgrounds facing the park, lots of different amenities, and it's going to totally look like a community that belongs in Northwest Denver.”

— Amanda Sandoval, Denver City Council President

“They are going to design the site, they're going to construct. They will own the site, and of course, they are going to operate the site in provision for the housing stability, opportunities for the families that we are aiming to serve.”

— Joaquín Cintrón Vega, CEO, Denver Housing Authority

What’s next

Construction on the new affordable family housing complex is set to begin in late 2027.

The takeaway

This new affordable housing development in a rapidly gentrifying Denver neighborhood represents a significant investment in providing stable, supportive housing for families and addressing the city's growing homelessness crisis, especially among children.