Maintaining a safe and healthy living environment in apartment buildings requires proactive management of environmental hazards. Issues such as asbestos, lead paint, mold, and methamphetamine contamination can pose serious health risks to residents and financial liabilities for property... Continue Reading
Community gardens sound like a simple win: residents grow fresh food, meet neighbors, and the property gets a feel-good amenity that supports wellness and sustainability. In reality, they can be a great engagement tool, but only if they’re treated like a program with structure, not just a... Continue Reading
The apartment industry is, and always has been first and foremost about the people. Keeping this in mind, AAMD filmed fresh videos featuring the stories and interviews of five local industry professionals. Continue Reading
For most of my career, I tried to lead the way I thought I was supposed to. I borrowed language from leaders I admired. I adopted styles that worked for people smarter, louder, or more polished than me. I followed playbooks that promised results if I could just execute them well enough. And for a... Continue Reading
As Colorado lawmakers kick off the 2026 legislative session, a new bipartisan effort is urging policymakers to take a closer look at how increasingly complex housing regulations are affecting affordability, housing stability, and the day-to-day renter experience across the state. The Bringing... Continue Reading
In late 2023, the Apartment Association of Metro Denver began exploring video advertisingconcepts—through podcasts and other short-form content—to expand our reach beyond traditional channels. While property management is a large industry, it remains a niche market, often surrounded... Continue Reading
With the effective date for HB 25-1090 approaching on January 1, 2026 and inconsistent legal opinions advising rental housing providers how to comply with prohibitions on billing for common area utilities, many members have contacted the Association about its advocacy plans regarding the issue.... Continue Reading
On the cover and back cover of this month’s issue of Trends, I wanted to shine a light on the incredible AAMD staff members I’ve had the privilege to work alongside for the past 26 years. The photos featured are only a small sampling, but they capture the spirit of the many... Continue Reading
August 18, 2025 – It is no secret that families across Colorado are struggling to pay rent. While anti-growth policies have continued to drive up the costs of all housing across the state, our elected leaders have desperately tried to pursue new policies to keep people in their homes. Continue Reading
News about the state Legislature paving the way for government overreach is all too common for us on the Western Slope, but those of us in the multifamily housing industry have seen it become part of our daily work Continue Reading
Araceli DTC 4552 South Ulster Street, Denver 236 Units | 1.36 Acress | 173.4 Density (unit/acre)12 Stories | 21 Floor Planss | 895 Average SF | 1.28 Parking / unit Legacy Partners opened the doors in May 2025 to their newest high-rise community, Araceli DTC.... Continue Reading
Denver Rental Licensing was introduced to the multifamily industry in January 2023 with theintent to ensure tenant safety, uphold living standards, and maintain property conditions. Inspections of properties across Denver are now required to gain the necessary license making this process a... Continue Reading
