New Affordable Family Housing Coming to Denver's North Federal Blvd

135 new income-restricted units aim to address homelessness among Denver families

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and the Denver Housing Authority are partnering to develop up to 135 new affordable housing units for low-income families with children on Federal Boulevard in Denver, near Rocky Mountain Lake Park. The goal is to create homes that are a good fit for families, with child-care services and other family-centered amenities on site.

Why it matters

Denver has over 15,000 children experiencing homelessness, and the new development aims to help address this crisis by providing stable, affordable housing options for the families who need it most. The location near a park and good schools is also seen as ideal for supporting the educational and health outcomes of the children living there.

The details

The city of Denver purchased the property on Federal Blvd during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and is offering a long-term lease to keep rents permanently affordable. The development will include large housing units, playgrounds, community spaces, and other family-focused amenities. Cathy Alderman of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless says the goal is to create homes that are a good fit for low-income families with children, with the hope of adding on-site child care services.

  • The city of Denver bought the property on Federal Blvd during the height of the COVID public-health emergency in 2020.
  • The new affordable housing development is currently in the planning stages.

The players

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

A non-profit organization that works to address homelessness in Colorado, including through the development of affordable housing.

Denver Housing Authority

A local government agency that provides and manages affordable housing options in Denver.

Cathy Alderman

The chief communications and public policy officer for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.

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What they’re saying

“We share that mission of trying to bring housing to those households with the greatest need who the market just, frankly, is not going to serve.”

— Cathy Alderman, Chief Communications and Public Policy Officer, Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (Public News Service)

“We need to be using resources and crafting policies that really direct public resources towards building, developing and preserving our stock of affordable housing for those lowest-income households.”

— Cathy Alderman, Chief Communications and Public Policy Officer, Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (Public News Service)

What’s next

The new affordable housing development is currently in the planning stages, with construction expected to begin in the next 12-18 months.

The takeaway

This new affordable housing project in Denver represents a collaborative effort between the public and non-profit sectors to address the critical need for stable, family-friendly housing options for the city's lowest-income residents, especially those with children experiencing homelessness.