The Summit County Housing Authority has been tasked with developing strategies to address both current and future housing needs. Ultimately, such areas could be designated a “housing overlay” zone — which would allow for densities, development standards, and affordability requirements suitable for affordable and workforce housing — and be placed in the hands of entities committed to development of such housing. To address this issue, Colorado recently enacted legislation (HB 26-1001) that creates an administrative process for expedited rezoning and land plan approvals for affordable housing projects on parcels owned by governmental entities, nonprofits, or local housing authorities. Ultimately, financial resources to subsidize affordable housing are limited. Rich Sonntag is a commissioner and vice chair of the Summit County Housing Authority.