The Boulder Affordable Housing Research Initiative (BAHRI) research project conducts compelling and informative research on affordable housing needs, accessibility and availability. The project collects and analyzes comprehensive and collaborative research on affordable housing in Boulder County.

Access to affordable housing in Boulder varies considerably between and within different stakeholder groups. Affordable housing organizations (e.g. Thistle Communities) depend on housing data to shape their work plans. BAHRI gathers and shares data with a diverse array of affordable housing organizations and local stakeholders. We work with multiple organizations and residents to synthesize various perspectives and provide a comprehensive understanding of different efforts, opportunities and initiatives focused on affordable housing and housing insecurity.

Our research design incorporates qualitative data collection as well as analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data including GIS-mapping, historical data and census information, as well as workshops, focus groups, interviews and oral histories with multiple constituents. In addition to conducting collaborative research with local organizations, BAHRI actively includes individuals who are currently seeking affordable housing in Boulder, especially under-represented groups. Using these methods, the research team provides a broader understanding of how the Boulder housing market has shifted, how this has had an impact on affordable housing access and what is being done to improve affordable housing options.

• Interviews with community members

  Additional Info

  Interviews, focus groups and oral histories are conducted on an ongoing basis by the affordable housing research team. If you have had an experience with affordable housing or housing insecurity in Boulder County or Denver and want to share your experiences, please contact us: https://www.colorado.edu/bahri/content/contact-us. We want to hear your story!

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  Location

  in colorado

  Boulder

  Dates

  Ongoing

  Public or Private

  Public Program (open to the public)

  Program Fee

  No charge to attend/participate in activity or program

• Race & Local History: Creating a Podcast Influenced by Los Seis de Boulder

  Additional Info

  Equitable access to landscapes can and has impacted the safety and livelihood of Boulder’s Chicanx and Latinx residents. This event explored connections between housing, race, and history in the context of the Los Seis de Boulder podcast. You may access the podcast about Los Seis at www.colorado.edu/bahri/podcast.

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  Location

  on campus

  Dates

  4/30/2021 - 4/30/2021

  Public or Private

  Public Program (open to the public)

  Program Fee

  No charge to attend/participate in activity or program