I think this comment is a gross generalization and slightly prejudiced. I moved here not long ago, meaning that I am not “#NATIVE”. Myself and many people like myself do our absolute best to positively impact the natural beauty of this state and to push back on the stuffiness of the native attitude.
The real reason that housing costs have skyrocketed is a lot more nuanced and not directly linked to the number of people moving to the front range.
Some Factors to Consider:
As far as I am aware, in 2021-2022 more people left Colorado, than moved here—creating a slowing demand
The loss of a large number of homes due to fire (Marshall) creates supply issues that drive prices up
Rec. Marijuana companies are buying up homes as a way to “clean” money which further drives up prices due to the demand and reducing residential supply
Construction companies over the last few years have been dealing with record high raw material costs and low labor retention which reduced productivity (supply) and increased costs
Costs in effectively all major cities globally have continued to skyrocket in the post-pandemic world, so this issue is not unique to Denver/Colorado. The real issue is not with general population gentrification or ignorance (these ideas divide people), it’s with rampant corporate greed spearheaded by politicians who’s personal wealth somehow inflate to exorbitant levels during terms of “public service”.
We all need to stick together, build each other up, and educate.
jbhoward1397 t1_iuw2g5h wrote
Reply to comment by Traumasaurusrecks in First-Time Visit to Colorado [2268 x 4032] [OC] by remyron
I think this comment is a gross generalization and slightly prejudiced. I moved here not long ago, meaning that I am not “#NATIVE”. Myself and many people like myself do our absolute best to positively impact the natural beauty of this state and to push back on the stuffiness of the native attitude.
The real reason that housing costs have skyrocketed is a lot more nuanced and not directly linked to the number of people moving to the front range.
Some Factors to Consider:
Costs in effectively all major cities globally have continued to skyrocket in the post-pandemic world, so this issue is not unique to Denver/Colorado. The real issue is not with general population gentrification or ignorance (these ideas divide people), it’s with rampant corporate greed spearheaded by politicians who’s personal wealth somehow inflate to exorbitant levels during terms of “public service”.
We all need to stick together, build each other up, and educate.
Edit: Grammar