Welcome to ACDC's blog, NEIGHBORLY, where we share news, research, stories, and updates related to ACDC’s work. Whether it’s drawing attention to housing policy issues, highlighting project wins, or amplifying the voices of those we serve, NEIGHBORLY keeps you connected to the heart of our mission—helping our Aurora neighbors find home.
*NEIGHBORLY is currently paused as we focus on pursuing funding and project opportunities. We will return with new posts in Fall 2025!*
Unpacking the Housing Affordability Crisis: National Trends and Local Realities in Aurora
Housing affordability has become a pressing issue across the United States, affecting communities from coast to coast. While the crisis manifests differently in various regions, common threads tie together the challenges faced nationwide. In Aurora, Colorado, these issues are particularly acute, reflecting both national trends and unique local factors.
Navigating the Housing Crisis: Immigrants in Aurora, Colorado, Face Mounting Challenges Amid Federal Policies
Aurora, Colorado, has long been a refuge for immigrants pursuing the American dream. With its vibrant cultural diversity, promising job markets, and once-relatively affordable housing, it became a destination for many seeking new beginnings. But that promise is fading. As housing costs rise and federal policies intensify uncertainty, immigrants—especially the undocumented or those seeking asylum—face steep challenges in securing safe, dignified, and affordable housing. The fallout doesn’t stop at the doorstep; the ripple effects of these challenges are felt across the entire Aurora community.
How Federal Funding Cuts Are Strangling Affordable Housing — and Hurting Aurora's Most Vulnerable
The Trump Administration’s sweeping cuts to federal affordable housing funding have set off alarm bells for communities already in crisis — and Aurora, Colorado, is right at the epicenter.