Presentation from Partners in Innovation Policy Forum in Denver, CO on September 28, 2010.

1. Regional Perspectives on the Federal Approach to Preserving Affordable Housing Near Transit Denver, Co Tuesday 28, 2010 Edwin Stromberg Disclaimer: I thank everyone inside and outside of HUD who provided me with information, data and guidance; but I am solely responsible for the use and interpretation of the data provided.

9. Scoring Transit Score Description 90–100 Rider's Paradise — World-class public transportation. 70–89 Excellent Transit — Transit is convenient for most trips. 50–69 Good Transit — Many nearby public transportation options. 25–49 Some Transit — A few nearby public transportation options. 0–24 Minimal Transit — It is possible to get on a bus. Walk Score Description 90–100 Walker's Paradise — Daily errands do not require a car. 70–89 Very Walkable — Most errands can be accomplished on foot. 50–69 Somewhat Walkable — Some amenities within walking distance. 25–49 Car-Dependent — A few amenities within walking distance. 0–24 Car-Dependent — Almost all errands require a car.

13. FHA Green Retrofit Walk Scores Walker's Paradise 8.38% Very Walkable 29.34% Somewhat Walkable 32.93% 70.66% Car-Dependent 20.96% Very Car-Dependent 8.38% 29.34%

14. FHA Green Retrofit Transit Scores * Only 12.6% of sample transit score Rider's Paradise 5 14.71% Excellent Transit 9 26.47% Good Transit 8 23.53% 64.71% Some Transit 12 35.29% 35.29%

16. FHA Mark to Market Walk Scores Walker's Paradise 5.63% Very Walkable 19.03% Somewhat Walkable 21.98% 46.65% Car-Dependent 35.39% Very Car-Dependent 17.96% 53.35%

17. FHA Mark to Market Transit Scores * Only 12.6% of sample transit score Rider's Paradise 31.91% Excellent Transit 23.40% Good Transit 25.53% 80.85% Some Transit 19.15% 19.15%

19. 202 and 811

20. 202 and 811 Walk Scores Walker's Paradise 5.31% Very Walkable 15.49% Somewhat Walkable 32.74% 53.54% Car-Dependent 31.42% Very Car-Dependent 15.04% 46.46%

21. 202 and 811 Transit Scores * Only 12.8% of sample transit score Rider's Paradise 17.24% Excellent Transit 13.79% Good Transit 27.59% 58.62% Some Transit 34.48% Minimal Transit 6.90% 41.38%

23. HOPE VI Walk Scores Walker's Paradise 12.92% Very Walkable 34.17% Somewhat Walkable 30.42% 77.50% Car-Dependent 17.92% Very Car-Dependent 4.58% 22.50%

24. HOPE VI Transit Scores * Only 30.8% of sample transit score Rider's Paradise 16.22% Excellent Transit 21.62% Good Transit 50.00% 87.84% Some Transit 10.81% Minimal Transit 1.35% 12.16%

26. HOME Walk Scores Walker's Paradise 41.75% Very Walkable 39.81% Somewhat Walkable 14.56% 96.12% Car-Dependent 3.88% 3.88%

27. HOME Transit Scores * Only 74% of sample transit score Rider's Paradise 48.68% Excellent Transit 30.26% Good Transit 21.05% 100.00%

29. 220 Pipeline Walk Scores Walker's Paradise 37.29% Very Walkable 42.37% Somewhat Walkable 15.25% 94.92% Car-Dependent 5.08% 5.08%

30. 220 Pipeline Transit Scores * Only 34% of sample transit score Rider's Paradise 30.00% Excellent Transit 30.00% Good Transit 30.00% 90.00% Some Transit 10.00% 10.00%

31. Scource: national housing trust