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Boulder’s new plan could allow for 40% more housing through ‘gentle infill’

Boulder's new plan could allow for 40% more housing through 'gentle infill' Zachary Whalen Mon, 08/31/2026. 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption The plan includes land-use changes intended to support more single-unit attached housing, such as duplexes, triplexes and townhomes.

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Boulder's new plan could allow for 40% more housing through 'gentle infill' Zachary Whalen Mon, 08/31/2026.

07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption The plan includes land-use changes intended to support more single-unit attached housing, such as duplexes, triplexes and townhomes.

The city of Boulder and Boulder County have approved an updated Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan, which is expected to create capacity for 35% to 40% more housing than the previous plan.

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Boulder's new plan could allow for 40% more housing through 'gentle infill' Zachary Whalen Mon, 08/31/2026. 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption The plan includes land-use changes intended to support more single-unit attached housing, such as duplexes, triplexes and townhomes. The city of Boulder and Boulder County have approved an updated Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan, which is expected to create capacity for 35% to 40% more housing than the previous plan.

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  • The new homes will primarily be located within Boulder city limits, and achieved through "gentle infill," according to ci...

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