This bi-monthly call provides DOLA and partner agency updates to local communities before moving into the presentation that covers a new topic each month.
Interested participants are encouraged to register, even if they are unable to attend, to receive the call recording, presentation, and notes afterwards.
Upon registering, participants will be able to automatically add these recurring meetings to their calendars.
Zoom registration required - see below
Peer Exchange Launching to Support Colorado’s 2025 Wildfire Resiliency Code Implementation
The Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) in partnership with the Colorado Resiliency Office (CRO) are launching a Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC) Implementation Peer Exchange. Governing bodies that are adopting or supporting the adoption of the recently released 2025 CWRC are invited to learn from each other and contribute to this peer-to-peer conversation. (NOTE: The meeting is not open to the general public; the Peer Exchange is for implementing agencies and partners only.)
Register to attend the Peer Exchange and receive peer exchange-related email updates:
Register here for July 16 from 2pm - 3pm: Introduction to the CWRC Implementation Peer Exchange. This meeting will provide a baseline of information about the CWRC, presented by DFPC. (NOTE: This will be the only recorded session and the recording will be available on the CRO Peer Exchange webpage).
Register here for the monthly Peer Exchange, beginning with:
August 6 from 2pm - 3pm - Kickoff Meeting on the topic of “Who is Implementing the WRC?” All “governing bodies” must adopt a code by April 1, 2026 that meets or exceeds the state standards set forth in the 2025 CWRC. Implementation and enforcement of that adopted code is determined by the governing bodies, which may include different entities and agreements. In this session, local jurisdictions will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of various approaches.
This monthly recurring meeting takes place on the 3rd Thursday of each month and is hosted by the Community Development Office in the Division of Local Government, within DOLA. The intended audience is local government planners and other staff working on land use and housing issues.
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtceqrqTIjH9drTSNNcvphcB4Norn6OMbUThis summit will provide updates on progress and accomplishments from the 2020 Framework, lay the groundwork for what can be expected from the 2025 Framework, and solicit feedback and input from participants to help shape planning priorities and identify gaps.
The planning process will focus on key resiliency priorities to focus strategies and actions such as those identified in the 2020 Framework that include future-ready economy and workforce, housing attainability, improved community capacity, and more. This process will help inform how these priorities may evolve in 2025.
Date: July 17, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Register for the July Virtual Summit
The Department of Local Affairs is committed to providing equitable access to our services to all Coloradans. Please complete the ADA Accessibility Accommodation Digital Service Request form as needed.
DOLA will host a webinar on Housing Action Plans at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Housing Needs Assessments (HNAs) serve as the foundation to identify housing needs, with the implementation measures to be accomplished and tracked through Housing Action Plans. DOLA will discuss the information required to be in Housing Action Plans and how these plans can respond to regional needs even though they are adopted by local governments.
These plans are required by SB24-174 for cities, towns and counties with populations of 5,000 or more, or with populations of 1,000 or more that participated in a Regional HNA, or with populations of 1,000 or more and deemed rural resort communities. Our Housing Planning webpage includes numerous tools and resources, including the recently released Housing Action Plan Guide.
DOLA is keenly interested in hearing your comments and questions and will have plenty of time for discussion after the presentation.
This summit will build upon the first and will engage participants in helping the planning team shape and vet strategies that will be in the 2025 Framework.
Strategies are specific approaches that can be taken to advance a priority. For example, two strategies identified for improving community capacity in the 2020 framework were:
1) Develop and deploy community engagement and civic capacity tools; and
2) Strengthen local resilience planning & peer networks.
Date: August 14, 2025
Note: There are two opportunities to participate on this date.
Daytime Summit: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
This summit will build upon the first and will engage participants in helping the planning team shape and vet strategies that will be in the 2025 Framework.
Strategies are specific approaches that can be taken to advance a priority. For example, two strategies identified for improving community capacity in the 2020 framework were:
1) Develop and deploy community engagement and civic capacity tools; and
2) Strengthen local resilience planning & peer networks.
Date: August 14, 2025
Note: There are two opportunities to participate on this date.
Evening Summit: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Register for the August evening summit.
The Department of Local Affairs is committed to providing equitable access to our services to all Coloradans. Please complete the ADA Accessibility Accommodation Digital Service Request form as needed.
This summit will be an opportunity for participants to provide feedback on key elements of the draft 2025 Colorado Resiliency Framework.
Note: the full plan will not be presented at this summit but be available online for further review and comment later.
Your participation will help tailor and adjust the framework, ensuring it truly fits Colorado communities' needs.
Date: November 13, 2025
Note: There are two opportunities to participate on this date.
Daytime Summit: 1:00 pm - 3:00 p.m.
Register for the November daytime summit.
The Department of Local Affairs is committed to providing equitable access to our services to all Coloradans. Please complete the ADA Accessibility Accommodation Digital Service Request form as needed.
This summit will be an opportunity for participants to provide feedback on key elements of the draft 2025 Colorado Resiliency Framework.
Note: the full plan will not be presented at this summit but be available online for further review and comment later.
Your participation will help tailor and adjust the framework, ensuring it truly fits Colorado communities' needs.
Date: November 13, 2025
Note: There are two opportunities to participate on this date.
Evening Summit: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Register for the November evening Summit.
The Department of Local Affairs is committed to providing equitable access to our services to all Coloradans. Please complete the ADA Accessibility Accommodation Digital Service Request form as needed.