<![CDATA[Who Owns Boulder]]>
jilladlergrano.substack.com]]>https://jilladlergrano.substack.com/podcastSubstackThu, 30 Jul 2026 13:52:04 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/6325037.rssJill Adler GranoA sharp, local lens on Boulder’s past, present, and possible futures ... who owns it, who shapes it, and who gets to belong.episodicJill Adler Granojilladlergrano@substack.comNo<![CDATA[Episode 10: Affordable Senior Housing (August 27, 2025)]]>This episode explores affordable senior housing—what exists, what’s missing, and how older adults can actually access it. Boulder Housing Partners staff walk through today’s supply, waitlists, and new projects in the pipeline. Roberto Rivero (Boulder County Housing & Human Services) explains eligibility, vouchers, and the supports that help seniors stay housed—from case management to transportation and healthcare navigation. René Brodeur (Director of Community Partnerships) connects the dots on collaboration across agencies, culturally responsive outreach, and preventing displacement on fixed incomes. Practical takeaways include how to qualify and apply, what to expect with timelines, and where to find one-on-one help for aging in place with dignity.



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The YIGBY movement encourages churches and other faith-based organizations to say "yes" to affordable housing on their land, seeing it as an extension of their mission to serve the community. Our guests discussed real-world examples, the challenges and opportunities facing local congregations, and how creative partnerships can help turn underutilized land into homes for those who need them most.

It was a hopeful and energizing conversation — one that shows how, even in Boulder’s challenging housing landscape, new ideas and partnerships can make a real difference.



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