Building Community in Fort Collins: Insights from Local Leaders Jeni Arndt & Ann Hutchinson

Selling Fort Collins with Greg Roeder

In this episode, Greg Roeder and returning guests Jeni Arndt and Ann Hutchinson have a lively discussion on the city’s evolving landscape. Topics range from housing affordability and land use codes to innovative plans for the FNL Airport and water resource management.

Jeni Arndt isn’t just the mayor of Fort Collins—she’s the ultimate cheerleader for building community and driving sustainable growth. With roots in civic conversations at her family dinner table, Jeni brings a wealth of knowledge, a heart for service, and a little bit of her Peace Corps spirit to everything she does.

Ann Hutchison is the dynamic leader behind the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce and a tireless advocate for local businesses. Equal parts strategy and community, Ann’s love for collaboration and big-picture thinking makes her a true force for good in Fort Collins.

Topics explored in this episode:

* The historical and evolving land use codes in Fort Collins.

* The shift towards a single-hauler trash system.

* Affordable housing.

* Planning regional collaborations for Northern Colorado's airport system.

* Fort Collins' pioneering approach to public power with Platte River Power Authority.

* Water resource management.

* The impact of high-value real estate growth and its implications for the city’s demographics.

* The February 2025 “State of the City” event, which will include Mayor Arndt and others celebrating accomplishments, reflecting on ways to strengthen our community, and looking to the future of Fort Collins. Also at this event, we’ll be drawing the names for our upcoming Civic Assembly.

Chapters:

(03:30) Mayor Arndt’s Business and Civic Roots

(08:45) Building Friendships and Community in Fort Collins

(15:20) Land Use Codes

(33:00) Climate Initiatives and Regional Collaboration

(41:30) High-Value Real Estate Growth in Fort Collins

Thanks to Jeni Arndt & Ann Hutchinson for being on the show!

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