The Colorado Department of Local Affairs is currently conducting a study concerning fair housing. Known as the “Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice” (AI), the study is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a condition for receiving Federal housing and community development funds. The goals of the study are to identify whether barriers to fair housing choice exist in Colorado in the rental and real estate markets and the mortgage lending, insurance, and appraisal industries. Further, the study examines private and public policies and practices that may inadvertently lead to housing discrimination. This AI process includes soliciting the opinions of persons involved in the housing industry, including renters and homeowners. As such, you are being asked to take part in one of two fair housing forums to provide your opinions and experiences regarding fair housing in the State. The forums will be held on May 20 in Pueblo and May 21 in Denver. The Pueblo forum will begin at 1:30 p.m. at 201 S. Victoria, and the Denver forum at 9:30 a.m. at 1313 Sherman Street, Room 318. Each forum is expected to last about 90 minutes. If you are interested in attending, please contact Mary Miller at [email protected] or call 303-864-7816.