At the urging of Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and the legislature, state officials are exploring leasing and other ways to use state land to address a shortage of affordable housing. There will be an emphasis on workforce housing for teachers, many of whom can’t afford to live in the communities where they teach. Read more.
In other construction news:
A New York City task force charged with identifying new school building sites is set to release its first recommendationsbut some advocates say parents and the public have been kept in the dark about the whole process. City officials have estimated they will need 57,000 new seats over the next five years to alleviate overcrowding. Read more.
