Our
Portfolio
We have a proven track record of tackling complex problems and delivering exceptional results across Colorado and New Mexico.
Our work in affordable housing development spans the length of the project—from concept to lease-up—and our combined expertise guides our clients through each step of the process.
Our Work in Colorado
King’s Crossing Village groundbreaking in Aurora, CO
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2024-2025
Project Moxie collaborated with Housing Resources of Western Colorado to evaluate the potential for affordable housing development on a nonprofit-owned site. Our team conducted a feasibility analysis, provided education to the community and board, and managed a competitive developer RFP process. With a development partner now chosen, the project team is actively seeking funding for the next phase.
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2021-2024
Project Moxie assisted a major employer in Fort Morgan, Colorado to develop a workforce housing strategy that has led to the creation of over 100 workforce housing rental units in this critical rural community; helping to support local economic growth and address the severe shortage of safe, affordable housing units.
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2023
Through a partnership with Gary Communities, the Project Moxie team supported 20 communities in a technical process to opt into the new $300 million trust fund program. This complex effort required technical expertise and effective communication to help each community accurately define their baseline housing stock and determine the appropriate level of commitment needed to access these state funds.
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2023-2024
Project Moxie assisted Restoration Christian Ministries with the development of Kings Crossing Village, a 179-unit (80 million dollar) LIHTC funded affordable housing community on their vacant parking lot. In addition to providing project development services, an organizational strategy was designed for this nonprofit that successfully raised $1.5 million for development of educational facilities adjacent to this new housing development.
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2022
Southeast Colorado has historically lacked the resources to collect data on its unhoused population. In partnership with Total Concept, a local housing organization, Project Moxie conducted a tally count and survey of individuals experiencing homelessness in Rocky Ford, CO and the surrounding area.
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2022-2024
Recognizing the pressing need for additional housing options for La Plata County’s workforce, the La Plata County Economic Development Alliance commissioned a 3-year workforce housing investment strategy. Originally published in June of 2022 in partnership with Cappelli Consulting, Project Moxie updated this regional comprehensive strategy in the spring of 2024.
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Durango, CO | 2021-2025
In collaboration with the City of Durango and TWG (Together We Grow), Project Moxie led the development of Colorado’s first hotel-to-residential conversion using tax credit financing. The project, known as The Residences at Durango, created 120 affordable rental units—addressing a critical need for housing options for residents earning up to 60% of the city’s $76,177 median household income.
Key funding partners included the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, the Impact Development Fund, and a congressional appropriation secured by Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper.
In The News
Durango’s hotel-to-housing project financing is a first in Colorado, The Colorado Sun, April 29, 2024
Groundbreaking cues construction on Residences at Durango, The Durango Herald, October 31, 2023
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2021-2025
Project Moxie collaborated with Fort Lewis College to create a comprehensive workforce housing strategy. Since 2022, the college has made notable strides in offering mortgage assistance and homebuying opportunities, while also exploring viable solutions to provide stable, affordable rental housing for its employees. In partnership with MGL Partners, Fort Lewis College is advancing a key workforce housing initiative to address the critical shortage of affordable rental options for faculty and staff in Durango, Colorado. The team has developed a preliminary plan for a 44-unit rental project, leveraging Prop 123 equity to serve households earning between 60% and 100% of the area median income (AMI).
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2020
The COVID-19 pandemic brought a sharp economic downturn, a surge in homelessness, and a pressing question: how could those without housing be expected to “shelter at home”? In response, Safe Outdoor Spaces were created as sanctioned, temporary, and COVID-safe environments for unhoused individuals. Project Moxie collaborated with nonprofit partners to develop a sustainable financial model, navigate political hurdles, engage community stakeholders, and help bring this innovative solution to life.
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2021-2022
Project Moxie partnered with the Amaktoolik Studios and Bowen National Research for a deep dive into the housing needs of the Native American community residing in the greater Denver area. This first-of-its-kind study was commissioned by the Native American Housing Circle (NAHC). Our scope of work focused specifically on unhoused Native Americans needs in the metro Denver region and potential strategies to address those needs.iption text goes here
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2019-2022
Jenn Lopez collaborated with the Colorado Health Foundation, the nation’s fifth-largest healthcare conversion foundation, to develop their inaugural affordable housing strategy. Following its creation, she continued as a consultant for three years, supporting the implementation of critical components of the initiative.
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2021
Project Moxie hosted a three-part educational series for community members living in and around the City of Glenwood Springs to understand homelessness and devise a community-led strategy to address the issue.
This culminated in a final brainstorming session in downtown Glenwood, where business owners, activists, city officials, and concerned citizens came together to brainstorm next steps for building a coalition to help the unhoused neighbors living in the community.
A recording of that session is available on the City of Glenwood Springs YouTube channel.
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2019-2020
In 2019, the Project Moxie team partnered with the Athena Group, Arlo Soul and Heather Martinez on creating the first-ever Durango/La Plata County Strategic Plan on Homelessness.
This effort had a robust community engagement component and centered much of the strategy development from feedback from the unhoused community and local service providers. Tangible outcomes from this strategy include the creation of a navigation center, and the successful conversion of a motel into affordable housing. A local faith based coalition also gained momentum, Neighbors in Need Alliance (NINA), launching several programmatic initiatives throughout the community.
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2014-2017
In 2014, Project Moxie’s President, Jenn Lopez, was appointed by Governor Hickenlooper to lead efforts to expand Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) across Colorado.
Jenn collaborated closely with the State Division of Housing, the Colorado Housing Finance Authority, and a team of consultants to develop a comprehensive statewide funding strategy for PSH.
Launched in 2014, this strategy remains active today and has contributed to the creation of over 4,300 PSH units statewide. Special recognition goes to Zac Schaffner for advancing the program’s vision within the State’s Office of Homeless Initiatives.
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2006-2007
Project Moxie’s President, Jenn Lopez, was hired in the summer of 2006 to develop a regional housing strategy for La Plata County in Colorado.
Through a strategic partnership with Enterprise Community Partners, Jenn developed a five-year strategy that leveraged millions in new housing resources for the county that resulted in hundreds of new housing opportunities for the local community.
This five-prong strategy included homeownership programming, developing a loan fund (CDFI), creating an inclusionary zoning program (Fair Share), developing a pipeline of sites for tax credit projects and managing an educational campaign.
Our Work in New Mexico
Amador Crossing groundbreaking in Las Cruces, NM
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2024- 2025
Project Moxie is assisting in the development of Amador Crossing, a 50-unit affordable housing community designed to serve special needs populations. Situated on a 4.8-acre site adjacent to the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope (MVCH) campus, the project will feature a mix of fully furnished studio and one-bedroom units within a two-story building, catering to individuals and small households experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Most residents are expected to use tenant-based rental subsidies, ensuring stable, long-term housing. Project Moxie is collaborating closely with the City of Las Cruces, MVCH, and other key stakeholders throughout the development process.
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2025
Project Moxie collaborated with Santa Fe County to create a three-year, $10 million investment strategy aimed at boosting affordable housing production and leveraging additional state, federal, and private resources. This strategy was informed by housing needs data, stakeholder feedback, and an assessment of existing local tools and resources.
Key recommendations focus on prioritizing shovel-ready projects that can attract external investment and align with the county’s goals. The strategy also highlights the importance of ongoing support for the Santa Fe County Housing Authority and its portfolio, establishing clear program evaluation criteria, enhancing coordination with development partners, and exploring sustainable funding options such as a permanent housing trust fund.
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2023
Project Moxie partnered with the City of Las Cruces to develop a three-year housing investment strategy aimed at guiding the use of local GO Bonds in coordination with other funding sources. Through a review of existing programs, updated data analysis, and stakeholder engagement, the strategy identified priority investments that reflect local needs and implementation capacity.
Key recommendations include streamlining development inquiry and funding processes, providing targeted gap financing for active affordable rental projects impacted by inflation and interest rate increases, and prioritizing efforts that leverage external funding and align with community-supported priorities.
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2022-2025
Project Moxie was chosen to provide development services for a groundbreaking affordable housing project in Santa Fe County—the first in New Mexico to combine 4% and 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) financing within a single site.
This initiative, developed through a public-private partnership between Santa Fe County and TWG Development, features two neighboring communities: 106 units for families and 53 units for seniors, totaling 159 affordable rental homes designed as an intergenerational neighborhood.
Project Moxie played a key role in shaping the early strategy, assembling the development team, coordinating funding, and preparing LIHTC application materials. Both communities have secured tax credit awards and are slated to begin construction in 2026.
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2021-ongoing
Since 2021, Project Moxie has provided technical assistance and advisory services to Anchorum Health Foundation. Their projects have included advising on a hotel conversion, offering timely support to the City of Espanola for the conversion of an existing affordable housing property, and most recently, collaborating on a housing strategy for the foundation alongside developing a new affordable housing capacity-building initiative, Homegrown Housing, for communities in northern New Mexico.
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2021-2025
In collaboration with Werwath Associates, Project Moxie helped create a comprehensive housing roadmap for Taos County. This effort included extensive community engagement, public input, and interviews with key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors. Since 2022, the roadmap has been shaped and supported by the THP Board of Directors alongside community leaders and elected officials from the Town of Taos and Taos County, culminating in its formal adoption.
Following the roadmap’s adoption, Project Moxie has continued to provide technical assistance to THP, including project feasibility studies, program design, and coordination among agencies. This ongoing partnership is dedicated to advancing priority housing projects, increasing funding access, and strengthening collaboration to expand affordable housing opportunities throughout Taos County.
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2021
Project Moxie provided early-stage development advising to a local coalition exploring the conversion of a former hotel into 58 units of affordable housing. The 1.49-acre site includes approximately 25,000 square feet of building space and will offer a mix of studio and one-bedroom units, along with shared community amenities.
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2021
Project Moxie supported the development of a 32-unit PSH project in Socorro, one of the first rural PSH communities in New Mexico designed specifically to break the cycle of incarceration through stable housing and wraparound services.
In partnership with Ethos Development, JL Gray Company and El Camino Real Housing Authority, this project was completed and fully leased in 2025. Project Moxie provided development advising, technical assistance, and support with funding strategies to help bring this innovative rural model to fruition.