Colorado’s Leadership in Breaking Down Barriers to New Housing Continues to Create New Homes, Innovation in Workforce Supports More Women in the Trades 

CASTLE ROCK/DENVER - On April 30, 2025, Governor Polis unveiled 200 new homes for hardworking Coloradans at the Meadowmark community in Castle Rock. Last year, Governor Polis signed legislation to create more transit-oriented communities, eliminate discriminatory occupancy limits, get rid of costly parking restrictions, and give Coloradans the freedom to build Accessory Dwelling Units on their property. These efforts to break down government barriers to new housing continue to help bring more homes that Coloradans can afford to communities across the state.

“Each grand opening of new homes proves that by removing unnecessary government barriers, the market is responding to the deep need for more housing Coloradans can afford across the state. Today we unveiled 200 new homes in Castle Rock for hardworking Coloradans and families, and I look forward to building on our progress, making more housing for Coloradans and our families,” said Governor Polis.

Now, building on last year’s success, Governor Polis is supporting legislation to break down barriers for modular housing, allow communities to build more single-stair buildings that will save Coloradans money on housing, support the construction of more condos that Coloradans can afford, and support schools and churches in using their lands to build more homes for Coloradans.

Governor Polis also attended the Emily Griffith Women in the Trades Celebration to highlight the importance of Colorado women in the trades and Colorado’s emphasis on creating pathways to opportunity for everyone that strengthen Colorado’s workforce and economy.

“Today’s celebration confirms that in Colorado, the trades are for everyone. We are focused on connecting Coloradans, no matter who you are, with the skills needed to get a good-paying job. Our workforce and economy are made stronger by our efforts to create new opportunities and pathways for women to join the trades,” said Governor Polis.

Earlier this month, Governor Polis signed bipartisan legislation to create a new Associate of Applied Science degree at Emily Griffith Technical College, creating new opportunities for students of all backgrounds to participate in apprenticeships in HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, and more.