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To meet the need for income aligned housing options in Broomfield, BHA is committed to creating housing options to meet the diverse needs of the community.
Broomfield High School: Building Futures & Homes
In an exciting collaboration between Broomfield High School, the City and County of Broomfield, and the Broomfield Housing Alliance (BHA), a unique opportunity has emerged to expand the educational landscape while addressing critical housing needs in the community. At the heart of this partnership lies a commitment to empowering students and fostering sustainable, affordable development through a foundation course in basic residential construction. Throughout the school year, students will work alongside instructors and contractors to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) that will be placed with a homeowner in the Broomfield Community.
The class is designed to equip students with practical knowledge and experiences that are directly applicable to the workforce by offering a comprehensive curriculum covering structural framing, basic construction tools, applied math, blueprint reading, industry safety protocols and more. With a focus on hands-on learning, students delve into the intricacies of residential construction while gaining invaluable skills that lay the groundwork for future careers in the construction sector. In addition, students will have the opportunity to meet and learn from contractors in different areas of the construction industry.
What are the benefits of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)?
- Extra income for Homeowners: ADU’s can provide an additional income stream for homeowners who can rent out the unit.
- Adaptability and Resilience: ADUs offer flexibility in meeting changing housing needs. They can serve as versatile living spaces for different household configurations, such as aging parents, adult children, or rental tenants.
- Energy Efficiency: Many ADUs are designed with modern, energy-efficient features that lead to lower energy consumption and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
- Increased Density without Sprawl: ADUs allow for increased housing density within existing neighborhoods without the need for extensive new infrastructure or urban sprawl.
- Affordable Housing: ADUs can offer affordable housing options for renters or homeowners, especially in high-cost urban areas where housing affordability is a challenge.
- Community Building: ADUs can enhance the social fabric of neighborhoods by encouraging intergenerational living arrangements, fostering social interaction between neighbors, and supporting aging in place for older adults.
- Overall, ADUs provide numerous sustainable benefits that promote environmental, economic, and social well-being at the individual, household, and community levels. By integrating ADUs into urban and suburban development strategies, communities can move towards more sustainable and resilient built environments.
Interested in an ADU for your property?
If you are a property owner in Broomfield eager to explore the opportunity of participating in this program and having an ADU built on your property, we invite you to reach out to us at info@BroomfieldHousingAlliance.org. We look forward to connecting with you!